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NASA and Boeing are working together to send the first astronauts to space on Starliner on May 6. Among the Mission Control support team is Kennedy Space Center's chief engineer.

Technical glitch forces scrub of scheduled launch of new human-rated capsule

Astronauts were strapped in their seats preparing for liftoff when the call for a

The latest test flight comes after multiple delays in the Starliner program and increased scrutiny of Boeing for safety lapses in the production of its commercial aircraft.

Live coverage of the event will stream on NASA channels beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET Monday, according to the space agency.

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is all set to fly into space for the third time as the pilot of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. The mission, which has been delayed for several years due to setbacks, is a significant milestone for the Boeing programme.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- Boeing has spent more than $1.5 billion to develop its CST-100 Starliner amid years of delays, but the payoff on its deal with NASA is on the horizon with the first human test flight set for launch Monday night.

The astronauts on Starliner's first crewed flight discuss the mission, family impact and their career choice as they prepare to head back to space.

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is ready to fly into space again on the Boeing Starliner. The take-off is scheduled to take place at the Kennedy Space Center on May 6 (May 7 - IST). She will be flying with Butch Willmore, and would be staying at the International Space Station for around a week., US News News - Times Now

Starliner's first crewed test flight is set for launch on Monday following years of delays and glitches. Given it's Boeing, we're nervous as hell.