"Boeing's Starliner Set for June 1 Crewed Launch"
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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is in the final stages of preparation for its first crewed test mission to the International Space Station, scheduled for Saturday. After years of delays and a recent helium leak issue that has been resolved, the spacecraft, named Calypso, is ready to launch atop a ULA Atlas V rocket. This mission aims to certify Starliner for human spaceflight, providing an additional means for astronauts to reach low Earth orbit from American soil, alongside SpaceX's Crew Dragon.
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