Coverage dated May 18, 2022 to May 19, 2022

Boeing Starliner Reaches Orbit In Test Launch After Years Of Struggles

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An uncrewed Boeing spacecraft is on its way to the International Space Station, part of a test launch to eventually transport astronauts in the capsule.

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FOX 5 DC
Boeing's Starliner capsule set for space station test flight – again (opens FOX 5 DC)
Published May 18, 2022
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Boeing's new space taxi barely survived its first test flight back in 2019. Now, the company hopes a mission launching today will help them catch up to rival SpaceX.
Deutsche Welle
Boeing launches uncrewed Starliner space taxi in third attempt | DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published May 19, 2022
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After nearly two and a half years since first attempting to enter orbit, Boeing's Starliner appears on track to reach the International Space Station. The uncrewed test came after several costly setbacks.
Forbes
Boeing Starliner Reaches Orbit In Test Launch After Years Of Struggles (opens Forbes)
Published May 19, 2022
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An uncrewed Boeing spacecraft is on its way to the International Space Station, part of a test launch to eventually transport astronauts in the capsule.
FOX Business
ISS-bound Boeing Starliner successfully launches after 2 previous failed attempts (opens FOX Business)
Published May 19, 2022
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NASA successfully launched Boeing's unmanned spacecraft Starliner bound for the International Space Station on Thursday, which NASA hopes will eventually carry astronauts.

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