Boeing's Starliner spaceship docks with ISS in key test mission

Docking opens 'new avenue of access for crews', says Nasa announcer

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This image from NASA TV shows the Boeing Starliner approaching the International Space Station, Friday, May 20, 2022.
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Washington: Boeing’s Starliner spaceship docked Friday with the International Station during a critical uncrewed test mission, a live feed showed.

“Starliner spacecraft completes its historic first docking to the International Space Station opening a new avenue of access for crews to the orbiting laboratory,” said an announcer. The docking time came at 8.28pm Eastern time (4.28am UAE Saturday).

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