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    Starliner Aims for Historic Docking with ISS Amidst SpaceX Rivalry

    Kanika SharmaBy Kanika SharmaJune 6, 2024 Space Missions No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Boeing’s Starliner Capsule to Dock with ISS in Key Test

    Boeing’s Starliner capsule faces a pivotal test on Thursday as it aims to dock with the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time with astronauts aboard. This mission is crucial for Boeing as it competes with Elon Musk’s SpaceX in the space race.

    Mission Overview

    The CST-100 Starliner, carrying astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams, launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Wednesday. The launch utilised an Atlas V rocket provided by the United Launch Alliance, a joint venture between Boeing and Lockheed Martin.

    The reusable, gumdrop-shaped capsule is scheduled to dock autonomously with the ISS at 12:15 p.m. ET (1615 GMT). The ISS orbits approximately 250 miles (400 km) above Earth. The Starliner will remain docked for about eight days before returning the two astronauts to Earth.

    Overcoming Challenges

    This mission follows years of technical issues, delays, and a successful unmanned test mission to the ISS in 2022. Boeing aims for the Starliner, developed with NASA funding, to rival SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule. Since 2020, Crew Dragon has been NASA’s sole vehicle for sending astronauts to the ISS from U.S. soil.

    Starliner’s Crew

    The Starliner’s inaugural crew comprises two experienced NASA astronauts. Barry “Butch” Wilmore, 61, is a retired U.S. Navy captain and fighter pilot. Sunita “Suni” Williams, 58, is a former Navy helicopter test pilot with experience flying over 30 different aircraft.

    Significance of the Mission

    Boeing’s journey to this point has been challenging, involving a $4.2 billion fixed-price contract with NASA. The project is several years behind schedule and over $1.5 billion over budget. The mission is a test flight required before NASA can certify Starliner for routine astronaut missions. Boeing’s commercial airplane operations have also faced difficulties, particularly with the 737 MAX jetliners.

    NASA seeks redundancy with two U.S. vehicles capable of transporting crew to the ISS, and Starliner’s success is crucial for achieving this goal.

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