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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Boeing capsule lands back on Earth after space shakedown

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Boeing’s crew taxi returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Wednesday, completing a repeat test flight before Nasa astronauts climb aboard.

It was a quick trip back: The Starliner capsule parachuted into the New Mexico desert just four hours after leaving the orbiting lab, with airbags attached to cushion the landing. Only a mannequin was on board.

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