Boeing's Starliner capsule prepares to launch astronauts into space after technical issues postpone flight

Boeing's Starliner capsule prepares to launch astronauts into space after technical issues postpone flight Boeing's new CST-100 Starliner astronaut capsule is poised for its first launch after a much-delayed crew test flight. The gum-drop-shaped capsule is set to lift off from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida today, after the original flight yesterday was called off for at least 24 hours, over a technical issue. This cancellation follows two years of delays in launching with a crew. A successful launch …