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1. Who is set for her third space mission aboard Starliner's maiden crewed flight?
Indian-origin astronaut Sunita Williams, accompanied by Butch Wilmore, is preparing for her third space mission aboard Starliner's inaugural crewed flight. Scheduled for May 7, this mission is significant as it tests the systems of the Starliner spacecraft. Sunita Williams, a former US Navy officer and record-holder for the most cumulative spacewalk time by a female astronaut brings a wealth of experience to this mission, making her a key figure in space exploration.