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Thruster Problems Delay Boeing Starliner Docking With ISS

The planned docking of a Boeing Starliner capsule carrying its first astronauts to the International Space Station has been delayed as teams work to troubleshoot problems affecting the propulsion system, NASA said Thursday.

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Boeing's 1st Starliner to carry astronauts arrives at ISS despite thruster malfunction

Boeing's Starliner capsule arrived at the ISS on its second try today (June 6), overcoming a problem with several of its reaction-control system thrusters.

Space

'Everything's a compromise:' How this NASA astronaut put Boeing's Starliner to the test (exclusive)

NASA astronaut Bob Hines helped bring the first Boeing Starliner to the International Space Station. Now he's part of the large ground team supporting Crew Test Flight, which launched May 21.

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Liftoff! Watch Boeing Starliner’s Historic Launch Through These 7 Photos

Follow along Starliner's historic Crew Flight Test mission through these images.

Inverse

What to know about Boeing's first spaceflight carrying NASA astronauts

Boeing has finally launched NASA astronauts to the International Space Station after years of stumbles and delays

The Independent UK

Suni Williams Just Became the First Woman To Test Fly An Orbital Spacecraft

Boeing Starliner's Wednesday launch aimed to be only the sixth time the U.S. has debuted a new spacecraft.

Inverse

Boeing's Starliner launches astronauts for 1st time in historic liftoff (photos, video)

Boeing's Starliner capsule thundered to orbit today (June 5) with two astronauts on board, kicking off a crucial test flight for the company and for NASA.

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Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft lifts off for first crewed flight after multiple delays

Launch from Cape Canaveral carrying two Nasa astronauts comes seven years after capsule’s original target date

The Guardian - US

Boeing Starliner's Crewed Launch Abruptly Halted, Once Again

Boeing's second attempt at launching a crew aboard its troubled Starliner spaceship was dramatically aborted Saturday with just minutes left on the countdown clock, yet another setback for a program that has faced years of delays.

International Business Times

Boeing Starliner capsule's 1st astronaut mission cleared for June 1 liftoff

The first-ever astronaut launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule, known as Crew Flight Test, is "go" for its planned June 1 launch, NASA announced today (May 29).

Space

Boeing Starliner astronauts arrive at launch site for 1st flight test on June 1 (photos)

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are back near their launch site in Florida ahead of their Crew Flight Test launch on June 1. A key flight readiness review today will confirm if Boeing Starliner is ready to go, after a helium leak.

Space

'It's so complicated:' Boeing Starliner teams diagnosing helium leak ahead of June 1 astronaut launch

NASA and Boeing are still working through "complicated" issues arising from a small Starliner spacecraft helium leak. Launch is June 1, but that's pending a flight readiness review.

Space

Boeing Starliner's 1st astronaut launch delayed again, this time with no new flight date

The 1st astronaut mission aboard Boeing's Starliner will not lift off May 25 as planned. NASA has not yet revealed the cause, but a helium leak has been ongoing in the spacecraft.

Space

Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut launch delayed again, to May 25

The first crewed mission of Boeing's new Starliner spacecraft has been pushed back by an additional four days, to May 25.

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Boeing's First Astronaut Launch Delayed Due To Rocket Valve Issue

Boeing's astronaut launch delayed due to faulty valve in rocket, postponing liftoff. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams remain at Cape Canaveral.

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1st astronaut launch of Boeing's Starliner delayed to May 17 to replace 'buzzing' rocket valve

The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has been pushed to May 17 so teams can replace a valve on its Atlas V rocket.

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After Being Delayed, Boeing’s Starliner Mission Is Finally Set To Launch Astronauts To The ISS

Starliner’s success in its first crewed flight would open the gates for golden era of space exploration. The post After Being Delayed, Boeing’s Starliner Mission Is Finally Set To Launch Astronauts To The ISS first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Boeing Starliner's historic 1st astronaut launch delayed by Atlas V rocket issue

An issue with ULA's Atlas V rocket scrubbed the historic 1st crewed launch attempt of Boeing's Starliner capsule on May 6. May 10 is the earliest possible launch date now.

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'Sparkly' narwhal toy trades sea for space as Boeing Starliner zero-g indicator

What has one horn, two crewmates and shares a name with its ride into orbit? "Calypso," the plush sequined narwhal that is flying on the crew flight test of "Calypso," Boeing's CST-100 Starliner.

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Boeing's Starliner launch will be the 1st astronaut flight on an Atlas V rocket. How did NASA and ULA get it ready for crews? (exclusive)

NASA astronauts will ride a United Launch Alliance Atlas V for the 1st time on May 6. Getting the long-running rocket ready for humans took thousands of checks.

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

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

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Boeing's Starliner Set For First Crewed Mission To ISS

After years of delays, Boeing's Starliner capsule is set to ferry astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) Monday, a milestone for the US aerospace giant and NASA. The flight, a final test before Starliner takes up regular service for the space agency, is critical for Boeing, whose reputation has…

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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.

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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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