NASA and Boeing Ready for Starliner Launch to ISS
NASA is set for a thrilling space milestone with the Boeing Crew Flight Test launching astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station (ISS). The action kicks off live at 10:34 p.m. EDT on Monday, May 6, from Cape Canaveral’s Space Launch Complex-41.
Atlas V Rocket to Power Boeing’s Starliner
The United Launch Alliance’s Atlas V rocket will carry the Boeing Starliner spacecraft on this crucial mission. This flight test is vital in certifying the crew transportation system under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.
Putting Starliner Through Its Paces in Space
Wilmore and Williams will spend about a week aboard the Starliner, rigorously testing its systems to ensure it’s mission-ready for future spaceflights. This trial run is key to guaranteeing safety and reliability for upcoming ISS missions.
Autonomous Docking Showdown
The Starliner will autonomously dock at the Harmony module’s forward port on the ISS at 12:48 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, May 8. Successfully latching on proves the spacecraft can safely rendezvous with the station — a major box to tick.
How to Watch and Join the Buzz
Catch the entire launch and prelaunch coverage live on NASA+, NASA TV, the NASA app, YouTube, and the agency’s official website. Follow the mission chatter on X, Facebook, and Instagram with the hashtags #Starliner and #NASASocial. Stay plugged in to the latest updates by tagging and following NASA and Boeing accounts.
