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After more than a decade of delays and failures, Boeing is finally ready to launch its first crew of NASA astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS).

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A lot is riding on the first crewed flight test of Starliner, Boeing’s alternative to the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule in use by NASA.

Two NASA astronauts -- Indian-origin Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore -- are all set to make their way to space in first crewed Boeings Starliner spacecraft.

NASA will offer live coverage of prelaunch and launch events for the Boeing Crew Flight Test, transporting NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to and from the International Space Station.

Boeings Starliner is slated to launch astronauts for the first time on May 6. Heres how to watch the historic liftoff, as well as key events before and after it.

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore discuss the upcoming crewed flight test of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft.

Boeings Starliner will make its first crewed launch as soon as May 6, about four years after SpaceXs. Having two private astronaut taxis will provide redundancy for ISS operations and more.

The embattled company has suffered numerous setbacks prior to reaching this stage, making us a bit nervous for Monday's crewed launch.

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