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American aerospace giant Boeing's Starliner capsule was heading for the International Space Station Thursday, in a critical uncrewed test flight that followed years of failures and false starts.The spacecraft encountered some propulsion troubles early in its journey, with two thrusters responsible for orbital maneuvering failing for unclear reasons - but NASA officials said the mission remained on track.The Orbital Test Flight 2 (OFT-2) mission blasted off at 6:54 pm Eastern Time (4:24am IST) from the Kennedy Space Center…

On its third attempt, Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft reached Earth orbit today. At 6:55 pm EDT, the uncrewed passenger capsule launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.Rocket launches have become so common in the 21st century that they've lost a lot of the drama that marked the halcyon days of the Space Race of the 1960s. Today's launch was different because Boeing's Starliner has had a checkered history when it comes to getting into orbit,…

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Technology PMN Politics PMN News Author of the article: Article content CAPE CANAVERAL — Boeing’s new Starliner capsule was launched Thursday on a do-over uncrewed test flight bound for the International Space Station, aiming to deliver the company a much-needed success after more than two years of delays and costly engineering setbacks. The gumdrop-shaped CST-100 Starliner blasted off shortly before 7 p.m. EDT (2300 GMT) from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in…

A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft aboard is seen as it is rolled out to the launchpad for the OFT-2 mission scheduled to lift off on May 19, 2022.Joel Kowsky | NASABoeing is set to make another attempt to reach the International Space Station with its Starliner capsule Thursday, nearly 2 1/2 years after the company's first mission fell short.Boeing has been developing its Starliner spacecraft under NASA's Commercial Crew program, having won nearly $5 billion in contracts to build…

On Thursday, aerospace company Boeing is set to conduct a critical test flight of its new passenger spacecraft, the CST-100 Starliner — a mission that will launch the gumdrop-shaped capsule to the International Space Station without any people on board. It’s a flight that Boeing desperately needs to go well after a long journey to the launchpad that’s been marked by numerous failures, false starts, and lengthy delays. Starliner is, in essence, a space taxi. Designed to carry up to seven passengers, the capsule is meant…

Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Technology PMN Politics PMN News Author of the article: Publishing date: May 19, 2022  •  15 minutes ago  •  3 minute read  •  Join the conversation Article content CAPE CANAVERAL — Boeing’s new Starliner capsule was set for launch on Thursday on a do-over uncrewed test flight to the International Space Station, aiming to deliver the company a much-needed success after two years of delays and costly engineering setbacks. The gumdrop-shaped CST-100 Starliner was…

On May 18, 2022, Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft and the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket roll out from the Vertical Integration Facility to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Credit: NASA/Kim ShiflettOn Wednesday morning, May 18, 2022, Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft and the United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket rolled out of the ULA Vertical Integration Facility to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex-41 on Cape Canaveral Space Force…

Breadcrumb Trail Links World Author of the article: In this handout photo provided by NASA, NASA astronauts (left to right) Suni Williams, Barry "Butch" Wilmore, and Mike Fincke watch as a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeings CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard is rolled out of the Vertical Integration Facility to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41 ahead of the Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission on May 18, 2022 in Cape Canaveral, Fla. Photo by Joel Kowsky /NASA via Getty…

By NASA May 11, 2022Boeing CST-100 Starliner Spacecraft. Credit: NASATeams from <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>NASA</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>Established in 1958, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is an independent agency of the United States Federal Government that succeeded the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). It is responsible for the civilian space program, as…

From left to right, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Matthais Maurer, NASA astronauts Tom Marshburn, Raja Chari, and Kayla Barron, are seen inside the SpaceX Crew Dragon Endurance spacecraft onboard the SpaceX Shannon recovery ship shortly after having landed in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Tampa, Florida, Friday, May 6, 2022. Maurer, Marshburn, Chari, and Barron are returning after 177 days in space as part of Expeditions 66 and 67 aboard the International Space Station. Credit: NASA/Aubrey GemignaniThe…