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IIE DIGITAL DESK: Sunita Williams's return from space took a significant step forward as Boeing's Starliner spacecraft successfully ignited its engines in a crucial test. The test, conducted recently, marks a key milestone in the spacecraft's development and readiness for future crewed missions. 

The Starliner engines, which are designed to ensure the spacecraft’s safe re-entry and landing, performed flawlessly during the test. This successful ignition is a promising sign for the spacecraft's upcoming missions, which are critical for advancing NASA’s goals for human space exploration.

Williams, an astronaut with extensive experience in space missions, has been closely involved in the development and testing phases of the Starliner project. Her return to Earth and the continued progress of the Starliner program are vital as NASA aims to enhance its capabilities for deep-space exploration and ensure the safety of astronauts on future missions.

This test not only highlights the advancements in space technology but also underscores the ongoing commitment to achieving excellence in space travel and exploration. The successful engine firing is a reassuring step toward the eventual operational readiness of the Starliner spacecraft.In a critical step towards the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore to Earth, Nasa and BoeingIn a critical step towards the return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Willmore to Earth, Nasa and Boeing successfully completed a hot fire test of the Starliner spacecraft.ISO 20400 black logo with bold texThe Strategic Alliance on Green Bond Market Development in G20 Emerging Economies (STA), a partnership between Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken (SEB) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Partnership for Action on Green Economy (PAGE) are pleased to present this new e-learning course on Sustainable Finance.

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