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Boeing's Starliner is a 'big piece of America's overall strategy for access to low Earth orbit,' astronaut says

By Elizabeth Howell published

Canadian Space Agency astronaut Josh Kutryk says Boeing Starliner is "important strategically" for America's space program.

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After an 'emotional rollercoaster,' NASA astronauts are ready to fly on Boeing Starliner

By Elizabeth Howell published

Two NASA astronauts waited several extra years for their ride aboard Boeing Starliner, but the wait was not fully unexpected, the former test pilots recently shared with reporters.

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Boeing Starliner rolls out to launch pad for 1st astronaut flight on May 6 (photos)

By Elizabeth Howell published

Starliner is at last at its Florida launch pad for its historic 1st mission with astronauts. The Boeing spacecraft made a brief journey there May 4 to coincide with Star Wars Day.

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What's next for Boeing Starliner after its 1st crew flight test?

By Elizabeth Howell published

Astronauts will board a Boeing Starliner spacecraft for the 1st ISS test flight no earlier than May 6. Boeing says it's already working on first operational mission Starliner-1 for 2025.

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Their other vehicle is the Starliner: Boeing's 1st crew to ride Astrovan II to the launch pad

By Robert Z. Pearlman published

When Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams lift off for the ISS on May 6, they will become the first astronauts to fly on Boeing's CST-100 Starliner. But that's not their only new ride.

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Boeing Starliner spacecraft 'go' for 1st astronaut launch on May 6, NASA says

By Elizabeth Howell published

Two NASA astronauts, their spacecraft and rocket have been cleared for a historic 1st flight aboard Boeing's Starliner. Launch will take place no earlier than May 6.

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Boeing's Starliner is ready to fly astronauts after years of delay. Here's what took so long.

By Elizabeth Howell published

Boeing's Starliner is finally ready to fly astronauts, after several years of delay. The capsule's designers put the extra time to good use, NASA and Boeing representatives say.

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Dragon approaches the ISS during a redocking mission on May 2

SpaceX's Crew-8 astronauts move Dragon at the ISS to make way for Boeing's Starliner

By Mike Wall last updated

The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-8 mission moved their Dragon capsule to a different port at the ISS on Thursday morning (May 2).

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Here's what to expect during Boeing Starliner's 1st astronaut test flight on May 6

By Elizabeth Howell published

Boeing Starliner will launch its 1st mission to the ISS with NASA astronauts on May 6. Here are the milestones to watch for, from launch to docking to landing.

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'It almost feels unreal': NASA astronauts excited for 1st crewed Boeing Starliner launch May 6

By Elizabeth Howell published

Two experienced NASA astronauts will take Boeing Starliner on its first human excursion on May 6. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams bring test pilot and spaceflight experience to bear.

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