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Boeing's Starliner spacecraft is set for its first crewed launch to the ISS on June 1, 2024, despite recent delays and a minor helium leak. The mission will also deliver a replacement urine pump to the ISS, necessitating the removal of astronauts' spare clothes to balance cargo weight. The launch aims to certify Starliner for future operational missions.
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, set for its first astronaut launch on June 1, faces potential delays due to a complicated helium leak. NASA and Boeing are carefully assessing the situation, with a delta flight readiness review scheduled for May 29. The mission, involving NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, aims to test the spacecraft's capabilities on a one-week trip to the ISS. Despite the leak, officials emphasize that such anomalies are common and manageable. Backup launch dates are available in early June.
NASA and Boeing are preparing for the first crewed flight of the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft in early May, with a launch scheduled for no earlier than May 1. The Crew Flight Test (CFT) mission will send NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station for about eight days before returning to land in the southwestern United States. This mission is the final major milestone before NASA formally certifies the spacecraft for crew rotation flights, starting with the Starliner-1 mission in early 2025.
NASA invites digital content creators to register for the launch of its Boeing Crew Flight Test mission to the International Space Station, offering a chance to witness the first crewed launch of Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft and meet subject matter experts at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Registration is open to U.S. citizens with active social media accounts, and selected participants will be responsible for their own expenses. The event is set for mid-April 2024, with a deadline to apply by February 27, and those unable to attend in person can follow the mission online using #NASASocial.
Boeing's Starliner astronaut taxi's first crewed flight, Crew Flight Test (CFT), has been delayed again and is now targeted for July 21 at the earliest. NASA officials cited several reasons for the delay, including considerable traffic at the International Space Station this spring, busy launch site at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, and the need for more time to analyze data about Starliner's various components. CFT will send NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the ISS for a roughly eight-day stay.