Starliner Crew Flight Test Mission Sets Launch Date
Historic Mission to Lift Off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
NASA's Commercial Crew Program Partner Boeing Sets Flight Target for May 2023
Mission managers for the first crewed Starliner flight are confident the spacecraft will be ready to launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in May 2023. The announcement came after a successful test flight in April 2022, which cleared the way for the final pre-flight preparations.
The Starliner Crew Flight Test (CFT) will carry two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station for a six-month mission. The flight will be the culmination of years of development and testing, and will mark a major milestone in NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
The CFT is being conducted by Boeing under contract with NASA. The company is responsible for the design, development, and operation of the Starliner spacecraft. Boeing has also partnered with United Launch Alliance (ULA) to provide the Atlas V rocket that will launch the Starliner.
ULA is a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Boeing. The Atlas V is a proven launch vehicle that has been used to launch a variety of payloads, including satellites, probes, and crewed missions. ULA is confident the Atlas V will safely launch the Starliner on its historic mission.
The launch of the Starliner CFT is a major step forward for NASA's Commercial Crew Program. This program is designed to develop and operate commercial spacecraft that can transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station. The CFT will be the final test flight of the Starliner spacecraft before it begins regular crewed missions to the ISS.
The Starliner CFT is a critical mission that will pave the way for the future of human spaceflight. By working together, NASA, Boeing, and ULA are making it possible for astronauts to once again launch from American soil and conduct groundbreaking research on the International Space Station.
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