Loading the spacecraft with propellant is the next milestone on the path to launch. Spacecraft fueling has begun for the upcoming Crew Flight Test (CFT) as the Starliner team prepares to send its first crew to the International Space Station. The Starliner spacecraft, consisting of a reusable crew and expendable service module, was recently moved […]
Mission Updates
NASA, Boeing to Provide Progress Update on Starliner Crew Flight Test
NASA and Boeing will host a media teleconference at 2 p.m. EDT Monday, Aug. 7, to provide an update on the first astronaut flight of the company’s CST-100 Starliner to and from the International Space Station. Audio of the teleconference will stream live on NASA’s website. Leaders will discuss spacecraft and team readiness ahead of […]
Boeing Statement on Starliner CFT Status
Boeing’s priority for Starliner’s Crew Flight Test is the safe launch, docking and return of Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. For that reason, we have recommended to NASA that we reevaluate our launch window to allow for closing out the remaining technical and certification items. We were notified by the parachute supplier of an issue, […]
NASA, Boeing Provide Update on Starliner Flight Test Readiness
NASA and Boeing completed a joint Crew Flight Test checkpoint review May 25 ahead of the first flight of Starliner with astronauts to the International Space Station. During the checkpoint, mission teams reviewed open work ahead of launch planned no earlier than July 21, including emerging issues that need a path to closure prior to […]
Starliner’s Crew Flight Test now targeted for July
NASA and Boeing are now targeting July for the Starliner’s Crew Flight Test (CFT) as the teams work together to close out verification items and the agency manages a busy flight schedule to and from the International Space Station (ISS) during the next few months. Representatives from NASA’s Commercial Crew and ISS programs announced the […]
Starliner Crew Performs Cabin Operations, Checks Out Tools
NASA astronauts assigned to the Starliner’s upcoming Crew Flight Test (CFT) completed the first part of a two-part Crew Equipment Interface Test (CEIT) this week. CEIT is a critical milestone for NASA, Boeing and the International Space Station program, typically conducted about two months prior to launch. It gives astronauts the opportunity for hands-on […]