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Boeing postpones launch of Starliner space capsule after technical fault

Cancellation of inaugural crewed space mission comes as Boeing is under fire over safety record at its aviation arm.

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Boeing Prepares For First Astronaut Launch After Setbacks

Boeing readies for its first astronaut launch to the ISS after overcoming setbacks. NASA, Boeing, and SpaceX collaborate for safe crewed spaceflights.

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Starliner's Mission Control team 'very excited' for capsule's 1st-ever astronaut launch (exclusive)

NASA and Boeing are working together to send the first astronauts to space on Starliner on May 6. Among the Mission Control support team is Kennedy Space Center's chief engineer.

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SpaceX reveals new EVA suit for 1st private spacewalk on upcoming Polaris Dawn spaceflight (video)

SpaceX revealed its new spacesuit designed for Crew Dragon passengers to unbuckle and float outside the spacecraft.

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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida (video)

SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites today (May 6), the company's 46th orbital mission of the year already.

Space

Boeing's Starliner to join exclusive spacecraft club with 1st astronaut launch today

Boeing's Starliner capsule will launch astronauts for the first time today (May 6), joining a very select group of spacecraft.

Space

Israel orders Rafah evacuations; Boeing plans to launch a spacecraft

Israel has ordered Palestinians to evacuate parts of Rafah after cease-fire talks failed. Boeing is set to launch two astronauts to the International Space Station tonight.

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Boeing hopes to polish its reputation with Starliner crew capsule launch

Company, which has been plagued by safety issues in its avionics wing, will send two astronauts to the ISS in its new spacecraft

The Guardian - US

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.

Space

NASA's chief is worried about China getting back to the moon first. Here's why

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson told NPR he sees the U.S. in an urgent race with China to find water on the moon, and that he trusts SpaceX, despite Elon Musk's increasingly controversial profile.

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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…

International Business Times

Boeing Starliner rolls out to launch pad for 1st astronaut flight on May 6 (photos)

Starliner is at last at its Florida launch pad for its historic 1st mission with astronauts. The Boeing spacecraft made a brief journey there May 4 to coincide with Star Wars Day.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 109 — Music of the Spheres

On Episode 109 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk with Chris Carberry, CEO of Explore Mars, about the long history of music influencing how we think about spaceflight.

Space

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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The Hindu

Significance of Boeing Starliner’s first crewed test flight on May 7 | Explained

Starliner spacecraft, built by Boeing, set to launch astronauts to ISS, overcoming delays and technical challenges.

Space

Boeing Starliner spacecraft 'go' for 1st astronaut launch on May 6, NASA says

Two NASA astronauts, their spacecraft and rocket have been cleared for a historic 1st flight aboard Boeing's Starliner. Launch will take place no earlier than May 6.

Salon

Shaky future of Mars sample return

Mars Sample Return has blown a hole in NASA’s budget, which threatens other missions that need funding

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re in a new era’: the 21st-century space race takes off

As humans enter what has been termed the ‘third space age’, it’s private companies – not governments – leading the charge

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SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites in 2nd half of spaceflight doubleheader (video)

SpaceX launched another batch of its Starlink internet satellites on Thursday (May 2), on the second half of a planned spaceflight doubleheader.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches 2 satellites on record-tying 20th flight (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched two Maxar Earth-observation satellites today (May 2). It was the record-tying 20th mission for this rocket's first stage.

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SpaceX's Crew-8 astronauts move Dragon at the ISS to make way for Boeing's Starliner

The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-8 mission moved their Dragon capsule to a different port at the ISS on Thursday morning (May 2).

Space

SpaceX launches 23 Starlink satellites from Florida

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched another batch of the company's Starlink internet satellites on Sunday (April 28).

Space

SpaceX's 30th Dragon cargo mission departs the ISS, heads home to Earth

SpaceX's 30th robotic Dragon cargo ship undocked from the International Space Station today (April 28) and headed back home to Earth.

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 108 — Starliner: Better Late Than Never?

On Episode 108 of This Week In Space, Rod and Tariq talk about the long-awaited crew flight test of Boeing's Starliner commercial spacecraft.

Space

SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket on record-tying 20th mission (video)

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched a European satellite-navigation mission on Saturday (April 27). It was a record-tying 20th liftoff for this particular booster.

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