NASA Astronauts Prepare for Historic Starliner Capsule Launch

Two NASA astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, are gearing up for the first crewed launch of the new Boeing Starliner capsule. The launch is scheduled for 10:34 p.m. ET (here’s how to watch) from Space Launch Complex-41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The weather forecast is favorable for the launch, with a 95% chance of favorable conditions. Wilmore and Williams have been suiting up in the new Starliner suits specially designed for this mission. The suits are lighter and more flexible than previous spacesuits, with zippers at the joints and an attached helmet and visor. They are also equipped with an integrated visor that provides a wide field of view. The astronauts have expressed their approval of the new suits, saying they are comfortable and easy to move in.

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