"Boeing's Starliner Set for Historic Crewed Launch Amid Delays"
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Boeing's Starliner space capsule launch was called off just minutes before liftoff due to an issue with one of the three redundant computer systems at the launch pad. The next launch attempt is scheduled for Wednesday or Thursday. This delay adds to a series of setbacks for the Starliner program, which has faced numerous technical problems and is years behind schedule. The mission aims to carry two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station, marking the first crewed flight for the Starliner.
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