Boeing's Starliner Successfully Launches First Crewed Flight
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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, carrying two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station for the first time. This marks the third attempt after previous delays due to technical issues. The mission aims to test key systems of the Starliner, with a weeklong stay at the ISS before returning to Earth. This launch is a significant step for Boeing, which has lagged behind SpaceX in NASA's commercial crew program.
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