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NASA And Spacex Ceos Congratulate Each Other On Successful Launch

NASA's Lucy spacecraft is shown as it is prepared for launch in October aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson congratulated the successful mission of the Starliner spacecraft via X, formerly known as Twitter. The launch was a collaborative effort involving NASA, BoeingSpace, and ULA. Nelson expressed his excitement for the future of spaceflight and wished the crew a safe journey through the stars.

Elon Musk, CEO and founder of SpaceX, also extended his congratulations on X, acknowledging the milestone achievement of the mission. Despite being a direct competitor of Boeing, Musk's message highlighted the spirit of camaraderie in the space exploration community.

Elon Musk acknowledges milestone achievement of Starliner mission.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson congratulates Starliner mission success.
BoeingSpace, ULA, and NASA collaborated on the successful Starliner launch.

Following the success of the Starliner launch, Musk shifted the focus to SpaceX's upcoming mega moon rocket, Starship. The rocket is scheduled to lift off from SpaceX's Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, on Thursday. Musk's announcement hinted at the continuous advancements and innovations in space technology that both Boeing and SpaceX are contributing to.

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