• NASA has set a new target launch date for the Starliner spacecraft, which is set to lift off on July 21, 2023, from Cape Canaveral in Florida. The Starliner is an uncrewed test flight to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, which aims to restore the United States' capability to launch astronauts from American soil.

• The previous launch attempt for the Starliner was scrubbed in August 2022 due to issues with the spacecraft's propulsion system. NASA and Boeing, the company that developed the Starliner, have been working to address these issues and ensure the spacecraft is ready for its upcoming mission.

• The successful completion of the Starliner's uncrewed test flight will pave the way for future crewed missions, allowing NASA to rely on American-made spacecraft to transport astronauts to and from the ISS, rather than having to purchase seats on Russian Soyuz rockets. This will mark a significant milestone in the Commercial Crew Program and strengthen the United States' independent access to space.