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 […]
Mission Updates
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 […]
NASA, Boeing to Host L-2 Month Media Update on First Crewed Starliner Flight
NASA and Boeing will host a mission overview media teleconference at 11 a.m. EST Friday, Feb. 17, to provide a status update on the first astronaut flight test of the company’s CST-100 Starliner to the International Space Station. Launch is targeted for no earlier than April to the microgravity laboratory. Audio of the teleconference will […]
Starliner Spacecraft Readied for Crew Flight Test
The Starliner spacecraft for the Crew Flight Test (CFT) is now complete, following the mating of its crew and service modules. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner team completed the production milestone on Thursday, Jan. 19, in advance of the planned April launch with NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams to the International Space Station. […]
Starliner team achieves software milestone ahead of crewed flight
Boeing and NASA continue testing in preparation for the upcoming Crew Flight Test scheduled to launch in April 2023. On Dec. 20, the teams successfully completed an integrated mission dress rehearsal to the International Space Station (ISS). Combining tests of software and crew systems along with operations teams, the ASIL Mission Rehearsal (AMR) took place […]
Crew Flight Test patch revealed
Each color and design element of Starliner’s new Crew Flight Test (CFT) patch takes inspiration from the two NASA astronauts who will be the first to fly Starliner to and from the International Space Station. Each detail has special meaning to Commander Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Pilot Sunita “Suni” Williams, who added their personal touches […]