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NASA’s Boeing Starliner
Crew Flight Test (CFT)

June 1, 2024 12:25 p.m

Space Launch Complex 41 • Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

UPDATE: All premium launch tickets and tickets purchased for the May 6 trial remain valid for the next trial, which is currently scheduled for no earlier than (NET) June 1, 2024. Launch ticket holders will be notified by email when they are more information available.

You don’t want to miss this exciting milestone launch of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program! For the first time ever, a crewed flight test will send two astronauts to the International Space Station aboard the Boeing Starliner. Join us to witness the launch and hear more about the journey that has built up to this moment.

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Watch the launch as the Atlas V rocket leaves the pad! This exclusive viewing opportunity is available with the purchase of a premium Launch Transportation Ticket, in addition to admission.

Due to the launch of NASA’s Boeing Starliner, the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour will be unavailable on June 1, 2024.


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  • Approximately 8.7 km from the launch pad
  • Limited number of grandstand seats; First come first served.

  • Play audio, video and commentary provided by the space expert communicator

North Lawn of Atlantis

It is located on the left as you approach the Space Shuttle Atlantis®

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  • Look at the rocket once it clears the tree line
  • Approximately 7.1 miles / 11.4 kilometers from the launch pad
  • Limited number of grandstand seats; First come first served.

  • Start available audio, video and communicator comments

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A ULA Atlas V rocket launching from SLC-41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

NET June 1, 2024 | NASA’s Boeing Starliner Crewed Flight Test

NASA’s Boeing Starliner Astronauts

Butch Wilmore

Mission Commander

Suni Williams

Pilot

MISSION DETAILS:

  • Launch Provider: United Launch Alliance
  • Rocket type: Atlas V

The crewed flight test will demonstrate the ability of Boeing’s Starliner and United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket to safely transport astronauts to and from the International Space Station. After a successful test flight with astronauts, NASA will begin the final process of certifying the Starliner spacecraft and systems for regular crew rotation flights to the space station.