BA - Boeing's Starliner Launches Into Space With NASA Astronauts On Board | Benzinga
In a historic moment, Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) successfully launched its Starliner spacecraft with astronauts on board for the first time on Tuesday.
The spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita Williams, took off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, at 10:52 a.m. ET.
What Happened: The Starliner, propelled by an Atlas V rocket, began its journey to the International Space Station (ISS).
The launch took place after a series of delays and setbacks, reported NBC News. It was met with a mix of cheers and car alarms sounding from the nearby beach.
Wilmore, the mission’s commander, and Williams, the pilot, ...