Boeing's Starliner Successfully Docks with ISS on Second Uncrewed Test Flight

After overcoming several delays and technical setbacks, Boeing's Starliner has marked a significant milestone by successfully reaching and docking to the International Space Station (ISS) on its second uncrewed Orbital Flight Test (OFT-2). The launch of the CST-100 Starliner, atop United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket, was executed without any astronauts onboard - a crucial step in demonstrating its readiness for future manned missions. NASA plans to certify the Starliner spacecraft for regular crew rotation missions following a successful demonstration of the end-to-end capabilities of this crew-capable system. Notably, this is the first time that NASA's Commercial Crew vehicles are simultaneously in use, marking a key milestone in American aerospace industry.

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