Boeing’s Starliner Capsule Crewed Flight Further Postponed Due to Scheduling Conflicts
Boeing’s highly anticipated Starliner capsule crewed flight, scheduled for mid-April, is facing yet another postponement due to scheduling conflicts. The planned mission aims to take two astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) using a United Launch Alliance rocket and return them after one to two weeks.
The development of the Starliner capsule began back in 2010 under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. However, the mission has now been postponed to early May by NASA, citing space station scheduling conflicts.
The Starliner program has faced serious issues in the past, including a failed test and safety concerns. However, technical and engineering issues appear to have been resolved for the upcoming mission, renewing hopes for a successful launch.
The Starliner program is set to follow in the footsteps of SpaceX’s successful Crew Dragon missions in May 2020. NASA is planning to host news conferences on March 22 to discuss the flight objectives and plans for the Starliner mission.
Despite the setbacks, the anticipation for the Starliner capsule crewed flight remains high, as it aims to further NASA’s efforts in commercial space travel and exploration. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting mission.
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