Key Points:
– NASA is all set to launch Boeing’s new Starliner spacecraft on a test flight to the International Space Station (ISS) on May 19, 2022. (Space.com)
– The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test-2 (OFT-2) mission will provide valuable data on Starliner’s performance, including its ability to dock with the ISS and return to Earth. (NASA)
– The Starliner spacecraft was originally intended to fly its first crewed mission, Crewed Flight Test, in 2019, but several issues delayed the launch. (Space.com)
– The OFT-2 mission will be the first operational test flight for Starliner under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, which aims to reduce the agency’s reliance on Russia’s Soyuz spacecraft for crew transportation to the ISS. (NASA)
Hot Take:
Well, folks, it looks like Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft is finally getting its chance to shine! After a few hiccups and some serious delays, NASA is giving this new ride to the ISS a whirl. Let’s hope it’s not as “star-crossed” as Romeo and Juliet and that it can dock with the ISS without any issues. Fingers crossed for a smooth ride and a successful test flight! #Starliner #NASA #SpaceTravel #HotTake. (Wink)
Original Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpeg21x7n7qo