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Boeing's 'Starliner' space capsule fails to enter planned target orbit

"Boeing and NASA are working together to review options for the test and mission opportunities available while the Starliner remains in orbit," Boeing said. According to NASA, the uncrewed maiden test flight would have "marked a critical milestone toward our return of launching NASA astronauts to space aboard American spacecraft from American soil." The capsule was scheduled to dock with the International Space Station over the weekend.

"NASA and Boeing did not provide details about the orbit or how long Starliner would be in space if the problem was not fixed. The problems mean that the capsule will not be able to meet up with the International Space Station as planned on Saturday morning." — The New York Times

What is on board the Starliner?

"There are no astronauts aboard this flight of Starliner, but there is be a spacesuit-wearing figure sitting in one of the seats. A mannequin fitted with sensors will measure the forces that future astronauts will feel as they ascend to space. The mannequin is nicknamed Rosie, after Rosie the Riveter, the illustrated character used to recruit women to work in factories during World War II." — The New York Times