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NASA Astronauts Gear Up for Boeing’s Maiden Human Spaceflight
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NASA Astronauts Gear Up for Boeing’s Maiden Human Spaceflight

NASA has long been a symbol of human ingenuity and our collective quest to explore the cosmos. NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, the chosen pilots for Boeing's Starliner capsule, arrived at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This arrival marks a vital step in the preparation for the scheduled liftoff on May 6. The Starliner is set to take the astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) for a week-long test run. The astronauts' arrival in Florida is not the beginning of their journey. They have been preparing for this mission for years. Training for space travel involves rigorous physical and mental conditioning. It also includes familiarization with the spacecraft, in this case, the Starliner capsule. This mission is not just a regular spaceflight; it is a te...