Boeing’s Starliner Attempts First Crewed Mission to ISS After Delays
Boeing’s Starliner cleared the launch pad for its first manned mission to the International Space Station (ISS) on Wednesday. This follows previous scrapped attempts due to technical issues.
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Why It Matters
A successful mission is crucial for Starliner to be declared an operational crew system by NASA. This would allow Boeing to compete with SpaceX for more ISS missions.
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The spacecraft launched atop an Atlas V rocket at 10:52am ET from Cape Canaveral, Florida. NASA started live coverage early Wednesday morning. Aboard Starliner are NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore, serving as commander, and Suni Williams, piloting the spacecraft.
Background
The crewed test was delayed for years due to technical problems with Starliner. Issues included stuck propulsion system valves, software glitches, and flammable protective tape. The most recent delays were related to the Atlas V rocket, not Starliner itself.
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What’s Next
The spacecraft is expected to dock with the ISS at 12:15pm ET on Thursday. Wilmore and Williams will spend about a week at the ISS testing Starliner components before returning to Earth. They will land using a parachute and airbag system in the southwestern U.S.
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