Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to launch first crewed mission

Boeing’s first crewed mission of its Starliner spacecraft is set to launch Monday night, a milestone for the aerospace manufacturer.

The Starliner is scheduled to lift off at about 10:30 p.m. Monday, weather permitting, carrying two NASA astronauts. The Crew Flight Test will be the first time Boeing’s aerospace efforts carry people into space after a decade of development.

Boeing hopes the Starliner can take the astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS), and plans...