NASA astronauts are set to launch on the Starliner spacecraft, marking a stride in U.S. space travel after depending on Russian Soyuz rockets for years.
Starliner, created by Boeing, will have its first test flight with astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, experienced NASA crew members, aiming to dock with the International Space Station.
This launch is significant as it represents a culmination of efforts to provide the U.S. with a reliable spacecraft to access orbit after the retirement of the Space Shuttles in 2011.
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