"Boeing's Starliner Set for May 6 Launch After Minor Delay"

Boeing's first crewed launch of the Starliner capsule has been delayed to May 6, five days later than the initial target of May 1. The mission, known as Crew Flight Test (CFT), will send NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station for a roughly 10-day stay. This delay is to optimize the space station's schedule of activities and ensure a smooth docking process for the Starliner. Despite setbacks, including issues with the parachute system and flammable wiring, Boeing is preparing for its first astronaut flight, aiming to provide redundancy for NASA's human spaceflight program alongside SpaceX.