Boeing's Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 Starliner spacecraft is being developed in collaboration with NASA's Commercial Crew Program. The Starliner was designed to accommodate seven passengers, or a mix of crew and cargo, for missions to low-Earth orbit.

Catch the excitement around the new space race as Boeing launches the CST-100 Starliner space capsule. Learn about the mission, innovation, crew, and get fun ideas for watching the events.

Apr 4, 2024 · When the Boeing CST-100 Starliner departs on its upcoming Crew Flight Test, the spacecraft will have astronauts aboard for the first time. While the spacecraft is fully autonomous, should the astronauts need to take manual control — they can.

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner is a full service system. The program provides all elements needed to transport crew and cargo to and from low-Earth-orbit destinations, including crew training and mission planning; spacecraft and launch vehicle assembly, integration and testing; and crew and cargo recovery. The goal is to provide safe, reliable and

Apr 2, 2024 · When the Starliner completes its journey to space, landing on U.S. soil, Calvin Dunn and Daniel Quinn will be ready for their roles. Once it’s confirmed the spacecraft is safe to approach, one of them will open the hatch.

Mar 27, 2024 · Although Boeing previously built several human-rated spacecraft for NASA, the company handed them over to the agency rather than operate them. With the Starliner, NASA contracted Boeing to provide a service to take crews to and from the orbiting laboratory.

Jan 5, 2023 · Each color and design element of the CST-100 Starliner’s new Crew Flight Test (CFT) patch takes inspiration from the two NASA astronauts who will be the first to fly the Starliner to and from the International Space Station.

Feb 28, 2024 · The CST-100 Starliner’s Crew Flight Test (CFT) to the International Space Station will carry 759 pounds (344 kilograms) of cargo, including 452 pounds (205 kilograms) from Boeing and 307 pounds (139 kilograms) from NASA.

Jul 7, 2022 · From 227 nautical miles away, Henfling’s team transitioned Starliner to a quiescent (an inactive) configuration, conducted cargo transfer, hatch closure, vestibule depress, and pre-undocking power-up. Starliner is a critical element to ensure safe, reliable crewed access to the International Space Station.

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