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Science, Tech & Economy Overview for May 9th, 2024

Science, Tech & Economy Overview for May 9th, 2024
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft atop illuminated by spotlights on the launch pad of Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida is photographed ahead of the NASA’s Boeing Crew Flight Test, the first Starliner mission to send astronauts to the International Space Station as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program. Photo credit: NASA/ Joel Kowsky

Posts in today's report:

  • First Boeing Starliner Launch of Astronauts Set for May 17
  • Nearly Miraculous PanOptix Trifocal Lens Implants
  • Second Westinghouse AP-1000 Generation 3+ Reactor Starts Commercial Power Production
  • China Launches Lunar Far Side Sample Return Mission
  • Rocket Propulsion Without Propellant?

First Boeing Starliner Launch of Astronauts Set for May 17th

After United Launch Alliance's decision to scrub the planned May 6th launch, the Boeing Starliner spacecraft is now likely to launch its first astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, to the International Space Station on May 17th at 6:16 p.m. EDT. This is also the first human launch atop a ULA Atlas V rocket (with Russian main engines). The Atlas system is soon to be replaced by the ULA Vulcan, which aims at partial reusability. The Vulcan scored a beautiful first launch in January.

Boeing’s Starliner rolled off launch pad to replace ‘buzzing’ rocket valve (photo)
Starliner’s first-ever astronaut launch is now targeted for May 17.
SpaceMike Wall

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