Boeing's Starliner Achieves First Crewed ISS Docking Despite Technical Setbacks

NASA astronauts successfully reach the International Space Station, but unresolved issues delay their return.

Starliner encountered helium leaks and thruster failures during its journey to the ISS.
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams conducted a live tour of the spacecraft from the ISS.
The mission has been extended to allow for additional system checkouts and a spacewalk.
Boeing's Starliner aims to compete with SpaceX's Crew Dragon for NASA contracts.
NASA and Boeing will review mission data to determine if Starliner can be certified for routine flights.