Boeing crews prepare for rescheduled first crewed launch of Starliner

James Tutten

May 13, 2024 at 11:42 AM·1 min read

Crews continue to prepare for the first crewed launch of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft.

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The first launch attempt earlier this month was pushed back after trouble with a faulty valve.

Veteran NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are looking to fly aboard Starliner on a test flight to dock with the International Space Station.

Read: Boeing’s Starliner flight test: Meet the astronauts

Crews plan to launch the mission with a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket.

Officials said the earliest opportunity for the launch is 6:16 p.m. on Friday.

Watch: Spectators disappointed after crewed Boeing Starliner launch is scrubbed

NASA and Boeing have not confirmed if Starliner will launch on Friday.

Channel 9 will continue to monitor the planned launch and provide updates on Eyewitness News.

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