NASA's Historic Week: Crew-8 Relocation and Starliner's First Crewed Test Flight

SpaceX's Crew-8 astronauts relocate their capsule at the ISS to accommodate Boeing's Starliner, which is set for its first crewed launch.

SpaceX's Crew-8 astronauts will relocate their Dragon capsule at the ISS on May 2 to make room for Boeing's Starliner, scheduled for its first crewed launch on May 6.
The relocation of the Dragon capsule is a critical step to clear the docking port for the upcoming Starliner mission, marking a significant week for NASA's space operations.
Boeing's Starliner is poised for its inaugural crewed mission after a series of delays, aiming to become a reliable alternative to SpaceX for transporting astronauts.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will pilot the Starliner in a test that will evaluate the spacecraft's performance in orbit.
The successful completion of these missions will be pivotal for NASA's Commercial Crew Program, which seeks to ensure continuous human presence on the ISS and prepare for future deep space missions.