While no astronauts were on board, Boeing's Starliner crew capsule successfully docked, marking a milestone for the long-delayed spacecraft.
to reach the International Space Station, finally caught up with its quarry Friday and after a few fits and starts, successfully docked in a major milestone for the long-delayed spacecraft.
"So to Starliner, its commander Rosie the Rocketeer, and all the men and women who poured their hearts and souls into this vehicle and this mission, welcome to the International Space Station," Hines added. If all goes well, the spacecraft will undock next Wednesday for a fiery plunge back to Earth and a parachute-assisted landing at White Sands, New Mexico.
"Absolute pleasure working with your team and the Boeing team," astronaut Kjell Lindgren replied from the station."Looking forward to tomorrow's ingress." Otherwise, Boeing reported the Starliner's guidance, navigation and control system was working normally, flight software was running smoothly, the ship had good communications through NASA's Tracking and Data Relay Satellite system and power levels were normal.
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