Boeing's Starliner spacecraft with NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams is on its way to the International Space Station, signifying a historic advancement for Boeing's astronaut transportation program.
The lift-off of the Starliner spacecraft faced delays due to issues with the Atlas rocket and ground computer problems. Despite upcoming milestones like docking and return, this launch is a crucial step for Boeing.
Boeing aims to become NASA's second astronaut transportation provider, after SpaceX. Boeing's program faced challenges and budget overruns, unlike SpaceX, which has successfully transported astronauts to the ISS since 2020.
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