NASA's Boeing Starliner to Launch with Sunita Williams on Third Space Mission

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:03am on 01 Jun 2024,Saturday Science

Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams is all set to fly into space for a third time aboard the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, scheduled to launch today at 12:25 pm from Florida's Kennedy Space Centre. The mission, originally set for May 6, was postponed due to a technical issue. Williams and Butch Wilmore will travel to the International Space Station for a final test before NASA certifies the Starliner for routine missions. Williams, a veteran astronaut, has spent 322 days in space and completed four spacewalks. This mission marks a significant milestone in her illustrious career.

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