Boeing's Starliner Finally Ready for Launch

After Years of Delays

After a decade of development, years of delays, and the last-minute scrub of its latest attempt, the time has finally arrived. The ULA United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket and Boeing Starliner spacecraft are targeted for launch at 12:25 pm EDT on Wednesday, June 5.

The two crew members on board Starliner are Butch Wilmore and Bob Behnken. If the launch is successful, they will spend about two weeks docked to the International Space Station, conducting tests and experiments. This will be the first crewed flight of the Starliner, which is designed to be a reusable spacecraft that can carry astronauts to and from the ISS.

The launch is a major milestone for Boeing, which has been under pressure to get the Starliner flying after years of delays. The company has invested billions of dollars in the program, and its success is seen as crucial to Boeing's future in the space industry.

Backup Launch Opportunity

In the event of a delay, there is a backup launch opportunity on Thursday at 10:29 am EDT.