NASA and Boeing: Starliner Soars
Veteran Astronauts Pilot Inaugural Crewed Test Flight
Veteran NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are currently piloting the first crewed test flight of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. The mission, which was initially projected to last only days, has now been extended to more than three weeks. The spacecraft is setting the foundation for commercial passenger spaceflight services to and from low-Earth orbit.
Starliner Completes Successful Landing
On Wednesday, NASA and Boeing safely landed the company's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft in the desert of the western United States. The landing marked the completion of the spacecraft's inaugural crewed test flight.
The Starliner is designed to transport astronauts and cargo to and from the International Space Station. It is part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, which aims to develop and certify commercial spacecraft for human spaceflight missions.
A Satellite Image of the Starliner Docked with the International Space Station
A satellite image shows the International Space Station docked with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft on June 7. The image provides a clear view of the spacecraft's design and its position relative to the space station.
Conclusion
The successful test flight of the Starliner spacecraft is a significant milestone for NASA and Boeing. It demonstrates the viability of commercial passenger spaceflight services and paves the way for future crewed missions to the International Space Station.
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