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Boeing Starliner spacecraft rolls out to Atlas V rocket ahead of 1st astronaut launch (photos, video)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft moved between buildings at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida to get ready for launch. Its first astronaut mission is expected on May 6.
I flew Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in 4 different simulators. Here's what I learned (video, photos)
By Elizabeth Howell published
Boeing Starliner astronauts spent hundreds of hours in simulators preparing for Crew Test Flight, which lifts off May 6. I got a brief taste of what they experienced.
Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut launch delayed again, to May 6
By Mike Wall published
The first crewed launch of Boeing's new Starliner capsule has been delayed by an additional five days, to May 6.
1st Boeing Starliner astronauts are ready to launch to the ISS for NASA (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have been training on Boeing's Starliner spacecraft for years. The team says they're ready for the first astronaut launch no earlier than May 1.
Boeing files lawsuit against Virgin Galactic over development of new mothership aircraft
By Andrew Jones published
Boeing and Aurora Flight Sciences are suing Virgin Galactic for unpaid work and trade secrets related to a new mothership aircraft for Virgin Galactic’s next-generation space planes.
I toured NASA's Mission Control ahead of Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut flight. Here's what it was like (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
"We understand the steps that need to be taken."
Astronauts' mementos packed on Boeing Starliner for crew flight test
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
A NASA astronaut who had the honor of naming her spacecraft will fly items inspired by that name when she launches to the International Space Station.
Boeing's 1st Starliner astronaut flight test for NASA could launch as soon as May 1
By Elizabeth Howell published
Boeing Starliner is ready to carry its first astronaut crew to the International Space Station. Two NASA astronauts will fly on the new spacecraft for a one-week mission in May.
Boeing begins fueling Starliner capsule ahead of 1st astronaut launch
By Mike Wall published
Boeing has started fueling up its Starliner capsule ahead of the vehicle's first-ever astronaut launch, a test mission scheduled for early May.
New NASA astronauts 'thrilled' to see 1st Boeing Starliner crew launch in May (exclusive)
By Elizabeth Howell published
A new NASA astronaut class finished training in March, just in time to watch a new spacecraft take flight. Boeing's Starliner is expected to fly its first crew to space in May.
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