The Boeing Starliner launch marks the first time the spacecraft has flown with astronauts onboard – Nasa’s Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. With the mission to dock at the ISS, the success of the spacecraft’s mission is celebrated after years of engineering challenges. The capsule, CST-100 Starliner, is equipped with state-of-the-art subsystems, wider than Apollo modules, and reusable. The launch, powered by United Launch Alliance’s Atlas-V rocket, signifies a shift in the US human spaceflight program, providing commercial opportunities. Stay tuned for live coverage as the Starliner embarks on its historic journey to the International Space Station.
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