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SpaceX congratulates Boeing, ULA on 1st crewed Starliner launch
By Mike Wall published
Elon Musk and SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell both congratulated the coalition that sent Boeing's Starliner capsule aloft today (June 5) on its first crewed mission.
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'They're going to test this thing from izzard to gizzard:' NASA hails success of Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut launch
By Elizabeth Howell published
Boeing's Starliner capsule launched with astronauts on board for the first time today (June 5), and NASA celebrated the milestone.
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How to watch Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut test flight for NASA online
By Mike Wall last updated
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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Boeing's Starliner launches astronauts for 1st time in historic liftoff (photos, video)
By Elizabeth Howell, Josh Dinner published
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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What time is Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut launch for NASA on June 5?
By Tariq Malik last updated
Boeing is ready to launch its first-ever Starliner astronaut mission for NASA on June 5. Here's what to know on when it will launch.
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Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut launch aborted minutes before liftoff (video)
By Josh Dinner last updated
The first crewed launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has been delayed yet again, this time due to an automatic abort just minutes before liftoff today (June 1).
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The ISS has a urine pump problem. Boeing's Starliner astronaut launch will flush it out.
By Josh Dinner published
Boeing's Starliner capsule is moving toward a June 1 launch, with some last-minute additions to replace some vital equipment aboard the ISS.
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1st astronaut launch of Boeing's Starliner capsule now targeted for June 1
By Mike Wall published
Boeing is now targeting June 1 for the first-ever crewed launch of its Starliner capsule, a test flight that will send two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station.
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