First manned flight test of Boeing's Starliner to the ISS extended, but launch delayed

Boeing's first manned flight of its CST-100 Starliner is going to last a little longer and lift off months later than originally planned. After an in-depth technical assessment, NASA and Boeing have reached an agreement that the duration of the Crew Flight Test will be extended to allow for more microgravity research, maintenance, and other tasks while the capsule is docked with the International Space Station (ISS).

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• Boeing
• CST-100
• International Space Station
• NASA

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