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Long-delayed Boeing Starliner ready for first piloted flight to the International Space Station

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The article discusses Boeing's Starliner's first crewed test flight, marking a significant milestone in the Commercial Crew Program, rivaling SpaceX's Dragon 2. It touches on the importance of human-rating certification, the experience of astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams, and the significance of Starliner in American human spaceflight. The test demonstrates Starliner's readiness and provides critical redundancy for access to the ISS.

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