Boeing's Starliner Set for Crewed Launch to ISS Amid Urine Pump Issue
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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is set for its first crewed launch to the ISS on June 1, 2024, despite recent delays and a minor helium leak. The mission will also deliver a replacement urine pump to the ISS, necessitating the removal of astronauts' spare clothes to balance cargo weight. The launch aims to certify Starliner for future operational missions.
- The ISS has a urine pump problem. Boeing's Starliner astronaut launch will flush it out. Space.com
- NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams ‘go’ for Boeing Starliner launch Saturday CNN
- NASA Updates Coverage for Boeing's Starliner Launch, Docking NASA
- Boeing's Starliner ready for Saturday launch to space station, first flight with crew on board CBS News
- Photos: Boeing's Starliner spacecraft ready for Saturday launch WESH 2 Orlando
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