At Extreme Investor Network, we are thrilled to bring you the latest updates in the business world, especially when it involves groundbreaking news from companies like Boeing and NASA. Recently, Boeing and NASA announced that they are moving forward with the launch of Boeing’s Starliner capsule, which is set to carry U.S. astronauts for the first time.
Despite a “stable” leak in the spacecraft’s propulsion system, Boeing Vice President Mark Nappi reassured the public that they have identified the causes of the leak and are confident in their ability to manage it. This development has paved the way for the first crewed launch of the spacecraft, with the target date set for June 1, along with backup opportunities on June 2, June 5, and June 6.
The mission, known as the Starliner Crew Flight Test, aims to be the final major development test of the capsule by transporting a pair of NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station before commencing routine missions. This launch comes after years of delay for Starliner, while SpaceX’s Dragon capsule has been flying astronauts for NASA regularly since 2020 under the agency’s Commercial Crew program.
Boeing has faced setbacks with Starliner, costing the company $1.5 billion, in addition to nearly $5 billion of NASA development funds. However, the collaboration between Boeing and NASA continues to push forward, demonstrating their commitment to advancing space exploration.
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