Boeing's Starliner capsule is ready for its first test flight with crew to the International Space Station.
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Boeing is ready to launch astronauts to the space station. This is a big test for Boeing's Starliner capsule.
Boeing's capsule is named Starliner and can carry up to seven people. This mission will only have two astronauts on board.
The two astronauts are Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. They are both experienced astronauts and have spent time on the space station before.
Starliner will launch on a rocket called Atlas V. The capsule will travel to the space station and stay for about a week.
This is an important mission for Boeing, as they hope to fly astronauts to the space station regularly. SpaceX is also sending astronauts to the space station, and soon there will be another company joining them.
Questions
What is the name of Boeing's capsule?
Boeing's capsule is named Starliner.
How many astronauts will be on board the upcoming mission?
This mission will only have two astronauts on board.
How long will Starliner stay at the space station?
The capsule will travel to the space station and stay for about a week.
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