With propellant loading complete, the Boeing spacecraft soon will be transported to the launch site. The Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is fully fueled for the Crew Flight Test (CFT), now targeted to launch to the International Space Station on May 6. Over the past two weeks, specially trained technicians loaded five different commodities into the […]
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Fueling begins for the Starliner Crew Flight Test
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 module and expendable service module, was recently […]
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 […]