Why the Boeing Starliner spacecraft is ready for a new mission After years of delays and setbacks, the Boeing Starliner spacecraft is finally ready for its first crewed flight to the International Space Station (ISS). The spacecraft, designed to ferry astronauts to and from the ISS, is scheduled to launch on May 6, 2024, with veteran NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams on board. The upcoming mission, known as CFT (Crew Flight Test), is a crucial test flight for the Starliner. If the mission is successful, it will pave the way for regular crewed flights to the ISS. What are the objectives of the mission? The main objectives of the CFT mission are: Demonstrate the Starliner's ability to safely transport astronauts to and from the ISS Evaluate the performance of the spacecraft in orbit Work out docking and undocking procedures with the ISS The mission is also expected to collect data on spacecraft systems and crew conditions. This data will be used to further improve th
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