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NASA outlines progress and schedules for Boeing's Starliner program, including uncrewed flight to the ISS later this year and a crewed flight by 2028; FAA/ULA to certify Starliner for crewed launches

According to 36Kr, NASA outlined progress and schedules for Boeing's Starliner program, planning the uncrewed Starliner-1 flight to the International Space Station as soon as December this year or January next year, and a crewed Starliner-2 flight by 2028. The agency also intends fifth and sixth Starliner crewed/return missions to the ISS, and will work with Boeing and United Launch Alliance to certify Starliner for crewed launches on the Huoshen rocket after the Cosmos God 5 rocket is retired. (Xinhua)

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  1. 01The uncrewed Starliner-1 mission to the ISS is planned for December this year or January next year.
  2. 02A crewed Starliner-2 flight is planned by 2028.
  3. 03NASA plans a fifth and sixth Starliner crewed/return missions to the ISS.
  4. 04Certification for crewed Starliner launches will be pursued on the Huoshen rocket after the Cosmos God 5 rocket is retired, in partnership with Boeing and United Launch Alliance.

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