NASA scrubs Starliner's first crewed launch
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft rolled out to the launchpad on May 4th
The launch has been scrubbed and is now scheduled for May 19th
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft aboard was rolled out to the launchpad on May 4th ahead of its planned launch on Saturday, May 7th. However, the launch has since been scrubbed due to a technical issue with the spacecraft's propulsion system. The launch is now scheduled for May 19th.
This will be the first crewed flight of the Starliner spacecraft, which is designed to carry astronauts to and from the International Space Station. The spacecraft will be carrying two astronauts, NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Michael Fincke.
The launch of the Starliner is a major milestone for Boeing and NASA. The spacecraft is the first new American spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to the International Space Station since the Space Shuttle was retired in 2011. The successful launch of the Starliner will be a major step towards the United States regaining the ability to launch astronauts to the International Space Station from American soil.
The launch of the Starliner is also a major event for space exploration. The spacecraft is designed to be reusable, which will significantly reduce the cost of space travel. The Starliner is also designed to be able to dock with the International Space Station, which will allow astronauts to conduct research and experiments on the station for extended periods of time.
The launch of the Starliner is a major event for space exploration and for the future of human spaceflight. The spacecraft is a major step forward in the development of new and innovative space technologies, and it will help to pave the way for future missions to Mars and beyond.
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