"Boeing's First Starliner Astronaut Launch: Commander's Warning and Preparations"
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Boeing's Starliner capsule is set for its first crewed test flight in May, with NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore warning that it won't be perfect and that challenges are expected. Boeing has faced technical issues and delays with its Starliner program, including a failed uncrewed test flight in 2019. Despite recent successes, such as a docking at the ISS, the company still faces technological issues. Boeing officials are optimistic about the upcoming crewed test flight, but it's acknowledged that modifications will likely be necessary before NASA certifies it as a reliable alternative to SpaceX's Crew Dragon.
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