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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 departure transportation premium tickets and entry tickets purchased for the May 6 attempt remain valid for the next attempt, currently scheduled for no earlier than (NET) June 1, 2024. Departure transportation ticket holders will be notified by email when additional information is available.

You don’t want to miss this exciting launch moment for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program! The crewed flight test will send two astronauts to the International Space Station aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft for the first time. Join us to witness the rise 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 Departure Transport Ticket in addition to admission.

Due to the launch of NASA’s Boeing Starliner, the Kennedy Space Center Shuttle will not be available on June 1, 2024.


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  • Approximately 5.4 miles / 8.7 kilometers from the launch pad
  • Limited seating for bleachers; First come, first served.

  • Access audio, video and commentary provided by an expert space communicator

Atlantis North Lawn

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

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  • See the rocket as soon as it clears the tree line
  • Approximately 7.1 miles / 11.4 kilometers from the launch base
  • Limited seating for bleachers; First come, first served.

  • Open available audio, video and communicator commentary

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The ULA Atlas V rocket lifts off from SLC-41 at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

NET June 1, 2024 | NASA’s Boeing Starliner crewed flight test

NASA Boeing Starliner astronauts

Butch Wilmore

Mission Commander

Sunny 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 the 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.