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Boeing is on the brink of a significant milestone as it prepares to launch astronauts aboard its new capsule, marking the latest advancement

May 5, 2024 · 5m 36s
Boeing is on the brink of a significant milestone as it prepares to launch astronauts aboard its new capsule, marking the latest advancement
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After facing years of setbacks and challenges, Boeing is now on the cusp of sending astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) in partnership with NASA. This mission will mark...

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After facing years of setbacks and challenges, Boeing is now on the cusp of sending astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) in partnership with NASA.
This mission will mark the first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner capsule, with NASA pilots conducting a comprehensive test of the spacecraft during their journey to and from the ISS, expected to last about a week.
Following the retirement of the space shuttles, NASA turned to U.S. companies for astronaut transportation services. While Elon Musk's SpaceX has successfully completed nine crewed missions for NASA since 2020, Boeing has faced delays, with only two uncrewed test flights under its belt.
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