Boeing Starliner Spacecraft Completes Successful Crewed Docking with International Space Station

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NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams successfully docked Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 6, 2024, 26 hours after launching from Cape Canaveral.

The spacecraft, which conducted autonomous maneuvers and manual flight tests, will have the astronauts join seven others on the ISS for a week of scientific experiments. This milestone marks Boeing's entry into the commercial crewed transportation sector for NASA.

Kay Sears, vice president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, praised the team's efforts in achieving this accomplishment.

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• Successful docking of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft with the ISS.
• Completion of autonomous and manual flight tests.
• Integration of Starliner into NASA's commercial crewed transportation services.
• Positive endorsement from Boeing's leadership highlighting team efforts.
• Advances Boeing's reputation in aerospace and defense sectors.

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• No concrete financial data or figures disclosed in the PR.
• Potential high operational costs associated with space missions not addressed.
• No detailed timeline or future mission plans provided, which may affect investor confidence.

HOUSTON, June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams successfully docked Boeing's [NYSE: BA] Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS), about 26 hours after launching from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The astronauts monitored Starliner as it autonomously conducted a series of maneuvers to steadily bring the spacecraft closer to the orbiting laboratory before docking.

On the way to the ISS, the crew completed a series of tests including manually flying Starliner for the first time in space. The two Starliner astronauts, who are joining seven others currently living on the station, will assist with various tests and conduct scientific experiments while in space.

"It is both amazing and humbling to join the fleet of commercial spacecraft capable of conducting crewed transportation services to and from the space station for NASA. Our teams have done some great work to get us to this point," said Kay Sears, vice president and general manager of Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems for Boeing Defense, Space & Security.

After spending about a week on orbit, Wilmore and Williams will board Starliner and return home.

For more about Starliner, visit www.boeing.com/starliner. Follow the mission on X @BoeingSpace and www.starlinerupdates.com.

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FAQ

What was the outcome of Boeing Starliner's docking with the ISS on June 6, 2024?

NASA astronauts successfully docked Boeing's Starliner spacecraft with the ISS after completing autonomous and manual flight tests.

How long did it take for the Boeing Starliner to dock with the ISS after launch?

It took approximately 26 hours for the Boeing Starliner to dock with the ISS after launching from Cape Canaveral.

Which astronauts were involved in the Boeing Starliner mission to the ISS?

NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams were involved in the mission.

What tests were conducted during the Boeing Starliner mission to the ISS?

The astronauts conducted autonomous and manual flight tests during the mission.

What will the astronauts do on the ISS during their stay?

They will assist with various tests and conduct scientific experiments while on the ISS.