NASA Astronauts Cleared for Historic Boeing Starliner Flight

Astronauts to Embark on First Crewed Mission

Two NASA astronauts have been cleared for a historic first flight aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. The launch, initially scheduled for May 6, had been delayed due to a technical issue but has now been resolved.

Elon Musk's Reaction

Before Starliner's scrubbed launch attempt on May 6, Elon Musk, founder of SpaceX, posted a tweet expressing his confidence in Boeing's efforts.

Delayed Launch

The two astronauts were originally set to launch on May 6. However, they will now have to wait until the end of next week to launch to orbit in the Boeing capsule.

Watch live coverage as a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket launches Boeing's Starliner capsule on the first crewed mission of the spacecraft.

Experienced Astronauts

The two experienced NASA astronauts, Barry Wilmore and Michael Fincke, will take Boeing Starliner on its first human excursion on May 6.

Scheduled Launch

The launch of the ULA United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket and Boeing Starliner spacecraft is targeted for later this month.