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NASA has delayed the launch of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to at least Wednesday due to a computer issue that halted the countdown. The Starliner, which aims to dock with the International Space Station, was initially set to launch on Sunday but will now give engineers more time to resolve the problem. This mission marks the first piloted flight for both the Starliner and the Atlas 5 rocket.
Boeing's Starliner is set for a historic launch to the International Space Station on Saturday, marking its first crewed flight. NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams will pilot the spacecraft, which has faced multiple delays and technical issues. The mission is a significant milestone for NASA's Commercial Crew Program, aimed at ensuring reliable access to the space station. The launch will use a United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket, with docking expected on Sunday and return to Earth on June 10.