NASA Prepares for Historic Boeing Starliner Crewed Launch

The first crewed flight of Boeing's Starliner, set for May 6, marks a significant milestone in NASA's Commercial Crew Program.

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will pilot the Boeing Starliner to the International Space Station.
The launch, scheduled for 10:34 p.m. EDT on May 6, will take place at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
The mission will include a series of tests to certify Starliner for future operational missions to the ISS.
Astronauts have completed a full launch-day dress rehearsal, ensuring readiness for the upcoming mission.
The Starliner mission represents a pivotal step for NASA's partnership with private industry, aiming to ensure reliable, cost-effective access to space.