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

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

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.

Space

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

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

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.

Space

Watch ULA assemble Atlas V rocket ahead of Boeing Starliner astronaut test flight (video)

United Launch Alliance's new video highlight's how the Atlas V launch vehicle for Boeing's Starliner was stacked and mated to the spacecraft.

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How to watch Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut test flight for NASA online

Boeing's Starliner capsule launched astronauts for the first time ever on June 5 after an abort on June 1. Here's how to watch the entire mission online.

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NASA Astronauts Prepare For Boeing's Starliner Spaceflight

NASA astronauts prepare for Boeing's Starliner crewed debut mission to the ISS, facing challenges and aiming to catch up to SpaceX in crewed spaceflights.

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Watch 2 cosmonauts conduct spacewalk outside the ISS today

Two Russian cosmonauts are scheduled to spend about seven hours working outside the International Space Station today (April 25), and you can watch the action live.

Space

Miss England 'flies' Boeing Starliner spaceship at NASA's Kennedy Space Center

Jessica Gagan, Miss England 2023, toured Boeing facilities at NASA's Kennedy Space Center and flew their Starliner simulator. The aerospace engineer is promoting STEM education during her U.S. tour.

Space

Boeing delays 1st Starliner astronaut launch for NASA to March 2024 (at the earliest)

Boeing has delayed the first-ever astronaut launch of its Starliner capsule to March 2024 at the earliest as it continues to work several issues.

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Space taxis, Mars missions and more

Three NASA astronauts and executives at Virgin Galactic and Planet discuss the future of space exploration and the space industry in a roundtable discussion with Fortune.

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Boeing faces 'emerging issues' ahead of Starliner capsule's 1st crewed flight in July, NASA says

A recently completed 'checkpoint review' of Boeing's upcoming crewed flight test to the International Space Station identified several issues to address before the planned July 21 liftoff.

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NASA updates schedule for astronaut flights to space station through 2024

NASA is nailing down its calendar with Boeing and SpaceX, laying out who will fly astronauts to the International Space Station when.

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Boeing delays 1st Starliner astronaut mission again, targets July 21 liftoff

The first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi has been pushed back by several additional months, with liftoff now targeted for July 21 at the earliest.

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Boeing Starliner's 1st astronaut mission delayed to May at the earliest

Boeing and NASA had been targeting April for Starliner's Crew Flight Test, but the astronaut mission will now launch after the private Ax-2 flight, which is targeted for early May.

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Starliner: Boeing's next-generation spaceship for astronauts

Starliner is the commercial spacecraft Boeing will use to carry astronauts to space.

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