NASA Reschedules Starliner Launch to May 6

NASA and Boeing postpone the Starliner launch to no sooner than May 6 due to ISS operations review.

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The Starliner was initially scheduled for launch on May 1 but got delayed to optimize space station activities.

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Delay allows for the International Space Station's cargo spacecraft undocking and crew spacecraft port relocation essential for Starliner docking.

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NASA and Boeing are completing prelaunch closeout work and final certification for the Starliner flight.

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Boeing repaired the Starliner's parachute system and removed flammable wrapping on wiring to ensure safety.

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Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will be on the Starliner, docking at the ISS's Harmony module.

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Ahead of Starliner's launch, SpaceX Crew-8 will move the Dragon spacecraft to a different port to facilitate Starliner docking.

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Launch delay provides extra time for completing science and cargo logistics on the ISS.

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The Starliner flight test will launch from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida.

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NASA aims to use Boeing's Starliner alongside SpaceX's spacecraft for regular astronaut transport to the ISS.

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