Update: June 6, 1:45 p.m.
ET: Starliner missed its first docking opportunity at 12:15 p.m.
ET due to technical issues, prompting NASA to target another docking window starting at around 1:30 p.m. Five of the spacecraft thrusters failed during its approach, and four were subsequently recovered.
Starliner approaching the ISS on June 6.Screenshot: NASA TV
The capsule finally docked with the ISS at 1:34 p.m.
ET following a nail-biting journey.
Update: June 6, 1:27 p.m.
ET: Starliners docking has not gone smoothly, the spacecraft developed trouble with its reaction control system thrusters.
The#Starlinerspacecraft is performing its careful approach to the@Space_Stationwith@NASA_AstronautsButch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
ET: NASA has waved off Starliners first docking opportunity and is now targeting a backup at 1:33 p.m.
The hatch is set to open at 2 p.m.
ET to allow the crew to board the ISS.
The docking maneuver will be broadcast live on NASAswebsite, as well as the space agencysYouTube channel.
The live stream is set to begin at 9:30 a.m.
ET, and you’re able to tune in through the feed below.
Human spaceflight is a daring taskbut thats why its worth doing.
NASAs other commercial partner, SpaceX, has so far launched eight crews to the space station.
Throughout it all, NASA remained dedicated to seeing its crew ride on board the companys crew capsule.
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