Boeing Starliner set for launch taking 2 astronauts into space

The first crewed mission of Boeing's new and long-delayed Starliner capsule may help the company revive its battered reputation. The Starliner is scheduled to launch Monday night in Florida.

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[aaron]

Those astronauts are braver than most people

[angel_one]

Two bravest Astronaut in history... to ride on a Boeing to space.

[benitosalazar]

Hope Boeing didn't implement the "cost saving" measures on this project they did for their airliners.

[robertrootes]

How many corners did Boeing cut making that rocket? I wouldn't trust it

[rubegoldburg]

Will the control module override astronaut input?

[HilarityBribo]

Everybody better keep their mouths closed.

[chapmans_]

I can tell we all on the same page. Those astronauts are brave AF!

[jambalayajones]

Scary considering Boeings' recent history

[scillyautomatic]

"As I hurtled through space, one thought kept crossing my mind - every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder."
~ John Glenn

[zeegeejay]

What is Boeing doing? We aren't going to be impressed with space travel when airplanes keep falling apart.

[murder.simulator]

Taking bets on parts falling off mid flight

[DavidRowbotham-gukz]

hold on there. Try is a bad word when ya got astronauts on it.
Check the doors

[reddot]

Did they outsource all the parts for this too?

[DonAldsDoOdyBerRiEs]

Did they drill extra holes for optimal aerodynamics?

[brybry]

The What Starliner? The Boeing What?!
Ah, thank you, no.
No.

No no no....

[jamesphilip]

North American Rockwell built the '68 capsule.

[AnastasiaRomanov-wx]

Hope the windows or landing gear don’t fall off it.

[DavidRowbotham-gukz]

I got a bad feeling, Does Elon approve or is he smirking.

[shaf]

Good thing there's no wings . 🚀

[snoopekittay]

They ain't gonna make it past the launchpad bruh