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CST-100 Starliner

The Starliner is a next-generation space capsule that will take people to and from low-Earth orbit.

A 21st Century Space Capsule

Boeing's Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 Starliner spacecraft is being developed in collaboration with NASA's Commercial Crew Program. The Starliner was designed to accommodate seven passengers, or a mix of crew and cargo, for missions to low-Earth orbit. For NASA service missions to the International Space Station, it will carry up to four NASA-sponsored crew members and time-critical scientific research. The Starliner has an innovative, weldless structure and is reusable up to 10 times with a six-month turnaround time. It also features wireless internet and tablet technology for crew interfaces.

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Liz Poul pauses for a photo in front of the Starliner after it returned from space in December 2019 following the Orbital Flight Test. (Boeing photo)

Giving her all

May 2, 2023 in Space

A systems engineer on the Starliner program learned the importance of giving back at a young age.

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Desire to learn expands a space leader’s orbit

Desire to learn expands a space leader’s orbit

March 13, 2023 in Space

A manager’s career comes full circle with his work on Starliner while his journey of growth continues.

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Marcelo Blalock

Father and son had hands in build of Starliner

February 27, 2023 in Space

Engineering is in Marcelo Blalock’s blood with his dad’s rich space history.

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Finding her center of gravity, on and off the job

Finding her center of gravity, on and off the job

February 13, 2023 in Space

Lori Sandberg, lead Weights and Mass Properties engineer, who grew up in the wheat fields of Wyoming, helps ensure Starliner meets weight requirements for a safe and successful launch and return.

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Starliner Crew Flight Test patch revealed

Starliner Crew Flight Test patch revealed

January 5, 2023 in Space

Astronauts who will pilot the spacecraft to the International Space Station inspired the Crew Flight Test patch design.

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Starliner approaching the International Space Station during OFT-2 (Photo: NASA)

Starliner wins a 2022 Popular Science Best of What’s New Award

November 30, 2022 in Space

Starliner autonomously docked to the International Space Station this year. That significant step forward landed Starliner on Popular Science’s 2022 Best of What’s New list.

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NASA Space Flight Awareness Honoree Award

NASA recognizes 13 Boeing Space and Launch employees

October 25, 2022 in Space

Dedication to flight safety earns Starliner, Space Launch System, and International Space Station teammates honors.

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Two NASA flight directors during Starliner’s Orbital Flight Test Two

Starliner’s skippers reflect on successful flight test

July 7, 2022 in Space

Unprecedented arrangement between NASA and Boeing enables the best flight controllers in human spaceflight to fly Starliner.

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Starliner engineer’s petite size aided in crew seat design

July 7, 2022 in Space

3D technology also plays a role in seat adjustability and cabin design.

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Island skies inspire a bright future in engineering, space

Island skies inspire a bright future in engineering, space

April 19, 2022 in Space

While spending part of her youth on a military base in the Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean, whether at the beach, in the yard or on her dad’s boat, Amy Comeau often looked at the sky.

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Amy Comeau, part of the CST-100 Starliner team, is shown in front of the Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility. (Credit: John Proferes)

NASA honors Boeing Space and Launch trailblazers

December 2, 2021 in Space

NASA honors Boeing Space and Launch trailblazers from International Space Station, Commercial Crew and Space Launch System.

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Starliner Program Manager Shares Team’s North Star

July 29, 2021 in Space

The Starliner team North Star means launching a safe spacecraft on a successful mission. Boeing’s Commercial Crew program manager says the team is ready for Orbital Flight Test-2.

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Wearing her Boeing blue spacesuit and red polka-dot head scarf, teams strapped the anthropometric test device securely into the commander seat.

Rosie rides again

June 23, 2021 in Space, Technology

“Rosie the Rocketeer,” Boeing’s anthropometric test device, will be strapped into the Starliner for its second Orbital Flight Test — this time to help the spacecraft maintain its center of gravity.

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Cargo has been placed inside the Orbital Flight Test-2 vehicle prior to launch to the International Space Station. (Credit: Boeing)

Flags from HBCUs part of precious Starliner cargo flying to space

June 17, 2021 in Space

The legacy of 14 historically black colleges and universities on board Starliner on mission to the space station.

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Code for success

Code for success

May 12, 2021 in Space

A computer Starliner software engineer received as a teen from his grandmother changed his life forever.

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Boeing completes end-to-end rehearsal of second Starliner flight

Boeing completes end-to-end rehearsal of second Starliner flight

May 6, 2021 in Space

Starliner software and operations teams fly a five-day, 110-hour simulation of the reusable spacecraft’s upcoming test flight.

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Going with the flow

Going with the flow

March 18, 2021 in Space

Learn how a fluid systems engineer from Sri Lanka found chemistry in combining culture and career.

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Fluid systems test engineer is a fierce competitor on and off the court

February 19, 2021 in Space

A Starliner fluid systems test engineer, Lyndsey Conley was a multi-sport athlete in high school. Her team spirit, coaching skills and strategizing plays a critical role on the Starliner fluids team.

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From music to space: Taking a love of exploring to new heights

From music to space: Taking a love of exploring to new heights

February 4, 2021 in Space

Starliner launch conductor's skills run the gamut from pilot, SCUBA diver, engineer and even singer.

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Specialized safety on the sand

Specialized safety on the sand

January 26, 2021 in Space

Boeing and NASA partner with top trauma health care providers to ensure crew safety during Starliner landings.

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Verifying Software Safety

Verifying Software Safety

January 18, 2021 in Space

Boeing completes a major flight software milestone in preparation for Starliner’s next test flight, Orbital Flight Test-2.

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Covered to Expand Human Spaceflight

Covered to Expand Human Spaceflight

January 14, 2021 in Space

Starliner’s new NASA Docking System cover is designed to protect the components that connect the spacecraft to the International Space Station.

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NASA, Boeing Complete Series of Starliner Parachute Tests Ahead of Future Flights with Astronauts

NASA, Boeing Complete Series of Starliner Parachute Tests Ahead of Future Flights with Astronauts

December 7, 2020 in Space

Watch the final balloon drop parachute test of Boeing’s reusable Starliner spacecraft high above the New Mexico desert.

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Wired for Success

Wired for Success

October 22, 2020 in Space

Starliner electrician influenced daughters into aerospace field.

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Stephanie Lu and Aaron Kraftcheck monitor the launch of Starliner for the Orbital Flight Test last December in the Blue Flight Control Room at the Mission Control Center in Houston.

Aiming for the stars

September 8, 2020 in Space

Starliner flight software manager’s traumatic childhood journey to America gave her resilience to face any of life’s challenges.

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Starliner Parachutes Perform Under Pressure

Starliner Parachutes Perform Under Pressure

June 29, 2020 in Space

Boeing simulates more worst-case scenarios to further validate the safety of Starliner parachutes even under adverse environmental factors.

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Starliner Crew Training Goes Virtual

Starliner Crew Training Goes Virtual

June 11, 2020 in Space, Our People

The team developing the training system for Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner is on a path to allow a wearable virtual-reality system to be plugged into the overall training network.

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Safe landing for Orbital Flight Test

Starliner Touches Down

December 22, 2019 in Space, Starliner

The Boeing CST-100 Starliner's first mission ended historically when it became the first American orbital space capsule to land on American soil rather than in an ocean.

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A Starliner is Born

A Starliner is Born

November 21, 2019 in Space

Boeing Starliner is placed atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket for first flight.

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Starliner completes successful pad abort test

Starliner completes successful pad abort test

November 4, 2019 in Space

Boeing cleared a crucial test on the way to returning the United States to human spaceflight launch capabilities by completing a successful pad abort test of the CST-100 Starliner.

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Patches Revealed

Patches Revealed

September 12, 2019 in Space

Boeing reveals the design of its mission patches for Starliner’s upcoming Orbital Flight Test, Pad Abort Test and Crew Flight Test.

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Parachute test proves Starliner can land safely in extreme circumstances

Parachute test proves Starliner can land safely in extreme circumstances

June 25, 2019 in Space

Starliner passed another major test, demonstrating that its parachute landing system can provide a safe landing for the capsule and its crew.

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Ready for Orbit! Starliner Passes Environmental Qualification Testing

Ready for Orbit! Starliner Passes Environmental Qualification Testing

April 11, 2019 in Space

"Test like you fly" is a mantra Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner team takes to heart, proven by the success of a recent environmental test campaign.

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Take a Load Off

Take a Load Off

February 11, 2019 in Space

Several billion points of data prove Starliner is structurally sound for flight.

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Heaven on earth: Starliner environmental testing underway

Heaven on earth: Starliner environmental testing underway

December 3, 2018 in Space, Technology

Creating space conditions to prove Starliner is ready for flight.

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Building a Spaceship

Building a Spaceship

November 21, 2018 in Space

Boeing’s Commercial Crew team readies their first spaceworthy CST-100 Starliner for final preflight testing.

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NASA Names First Starliner Crews

NASA Names First Starliner Crews

August 6, 2018 in Space

NASA introduced the astronauts to pilot the Boeing Starliner.

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Boeing's First Test Pilot Astronaut

Boeing's First Test Pilot Astronaut

August 3, 2018 in space

Boeing’s first commercial test pilot astronaut and 2 other astronauts will travel to the International Space Station on board the Boeing CST-100 Starliner.

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Come Together

Come Together

April 18, 2018 in Space

The first CST-100 Starliner test vehicle under construction mates the crew and service module.

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Sticking the Landing: Starliner Seat Drop Test Success

Sticking the Landing: Starliner Seat Drop Test Success

May 25, 2017 in Space

Using crash dummies, lab test teams simulate what it will feel like inside Starliner when it safely lands back on Earth.

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Cosmic Connection

Cosmic Connection

August 31, 2016 in Space, Technology

See how Boeing's CST-100 Starliner will dock with the International Space Station.

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Training on the Ground, Looking to the Stars

Training on the Ground, Looking to the Stars

April 27, 2016 in Space, Defense

NASA astronauts try out a new generation of training simulators for Boeing's CST-100 Starliner capsule.

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Celebration and Reconfiguration Aboard the International Space Station

Celebration and Reconfiguration Aboard the International Space Station

November 2, 2015 in Space

The world's orbital outpost celebrates a milestone as it undergoes a massive reconfiguration project to usher in new era of space exploration.

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Towering Toward Space

Towering Toward Space

September 4, 2015 in Space

A tower astronauts will use to board Boeing’s Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 Starliner is rising in the Florida skyline.

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Spacecraft Team is Dancing with the Stars

Spacecraft Team is Dancing with the Stars

October 18, 2016 in Space

The CST-100 Starliner, Boeing’s Crew Space Transportation vehicle, is scheduled to make its first trip carrying astronauts in 2018. To prepare, employees are testing the spacecraft to the outer limits.

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Major Move for U.S. Return to Human Space Flight

Major Move for U.S. Return to Human Space Flight

May 11, 2016 in Space

CST-100 Starliner Test Article domes mated into full capsule for first time at Kennedy Space Center.

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CST-100

CST-100: Next American Space Capsule

September 16, 2014 in Space

NASA awards Boeing $4.2 billion to build and fly the United States’ next passenger spacecraft, the Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100.

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CST-100

Last Shuttle Commander Virtually Flies Boeing CST-100

February 27, 2014 in Space

Chris Ferguson, commander of the final space shuttle flight, virtually returns to space in the Boeing Crew Space Transportation (CST)-100 simulator.

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Astronaut Dreams

August 12, 2013 in Space

Helping to design a space capsule would be amazing, but Kavya Manyapu is designing a space capsule she might ride in one day.

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A 21st Century Spacesuit

Lightweight. Highly mobile. Minimalistic. Innovative. The architecture of Boeing’s newly designed spacesuit combines the first-hand experience of veteran astronaut Chris Ferguson with David Clark Co.’s decades of suit design, development, test and evaluation insight as the makers of more than a dozen air and space suits, including those for Gemini, Apollo and Space Shuttle missions. The “Boeing Blue” suit will be worn by all Starliner crew members during launch, ascent and re-entry and will be customized for each crew member to maximize protection, capability and comfort.

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  • Picture of the completed Starliner service module for the Orbital Flight Test-2 mission as it prepares to be weighed.
  • Picture of the backshells on the Orbital Flight Test 2 Crew Module.
  • Picture of Boeing technicians installing the backshells on the Orbital Flight Test 2 Crew Module.
  • Picture of Boeing technicians installing the backshells on the Orbital Flight Test 2 Crew Module.
  • Picture of Boeing technicians installing the backshells on the Orbital Flight Test 2 Crew Module.
  • Picture of a technician working on the crew module.
  • Picture of Electrical technician splicing sensor wires for CST-100 Starliner Spacecraft 2.
  • Picture of technician maneuvering lift to access work area on Spacecraft 3 upper dome.
  • Picture of NASA astronaut Suni Williams Boeing’s Chris Ferguson and Louis Atchison in front of CST-100 Starliner after historic landing on Dec. 22, 2019. (Credit: NASA)
  • Picture of CST-100 Starliner after completing a historic landing at White Sands Missile Range on December twenty second 2019.
  • Picture of CST-100 Starliner launch trail shortly after liftoff on December twentieth 2019.
  • Picture of CST-100 Starliner launch trail shortly after liftoff on December twentieth 2019.
  • Picture of the CST-100 Starliner atop the Atlas 5 rocket at Space Launch Complex 41 Cape Canaveral prior to launch.
  • Picture of CST-100 Starliner roll out on its way to Space Launch Complex 41 Cape Canaveral for the December twentieth 2019 launch.
  • Picture of the CST-100 Starliner at the Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center prior to the December 2019 Orbital Flight Test.
  • Picture of Boeing’s Chris Ferguson testing Boeing’s spacesuit designed to be worn by CST-100 Starliner astronauts.
  • Picture of the completed Starliner service module for the Orbital Flight Test-2 mission as it prepares to be weighed.
  • Picture of the backshells on the Orbital Flight Test 2 Crew Module.
  • Picture of Boeing technicians installing the backshells on the Orbital Flight Test 2 Crew Module.
  • Picture of Boeing technicians installing the backshells on the Orbital Flight Test 2 Crew Module.
  • Picture of Boeing technicians installing the backshells on the Orbital Flight Test 2 Crew Module.
  • Picture of a technician working on the crew module.
  • Picture of Electrical technician splicing sensor wires for CST-100 Starliner Spacecraft 2.
  • Picture of technician maneuvering lift to access work area on Spacecraft 3 upper dome.
  • Picture of NASA astronaut Suni Williams Boeing’s Chris Ferguson and Louis Atchison in front of CST-100 Starliner after historic landing on Dec. 22, 2019. (Credit: NASA)
  • Picture of CST-100 Starliner after completing a historic landing at White Sands Missile Range on December twenty second 2019.
  • Picture of CST-100 Starliner launch trail shortly after liftoff on December twentieth 2019.
  • Picture of CST-100 Starliner launch trail shortly after liftoff on December twentieth 2019.
  • Picture of the CST-100 Starliner atop the Atlas 5 rocket at Space Launch Complex 41 Cape Canaveral prior to launch.
  • Picture of CST-100 Starliner roll out on its way to Space Launch Complex 41 Cape Canaveral for the December twentieth 2019 launch.
  • Picture of the CST-100 Starliner at the Commercial Crew and Cargo Processing Facility at Kennedy Space Center prior to the December 2019 Orbital Flight Test.
  • Picture of Boeing’s Chris Ferguson testing Boeing’s spacesuit designed to be worn by CST-100 Starliner astronauts.

Customers

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The Starliner is setting the foundation for commercial passenger spaceflight services to and from low-Earth orbit. NASA is Boeing's anchor customer for the Starliner, beginning with missions to the International Space Station carrying NASA and NASA-sponsored crew members.

Quick Facts

  • The Starliner is a reusable spacecraft that combines a proven capsule architecture, materials and subsystem technologies with 21st century innovations.
  • The Starliner’s economic impact can be seen across the United States, with more than 425 suppliers in 37 states.
  • The pusher abort system provides safe crew escape throughout the launch and ascent phase of the mission.
  • Wireless internet will assist with crew communication, entertainment and docking with the International Space Station.
  • An innovative weldless design eliminates the structural risks of traditional welds, and it also reduces mass and production time.
  • Boeing-developed training devices provide Starliner crews extensive training on the most technologically advanced, proven and integrated systems, ensuring astronauts learn how to handle any situation that could arise in the harsh environment of space, even with a spacecraft that is designed to be autonomous.
  • In addition to both an uncrewed and a crewed flight test, NASA has ordered six Boeing crew rotation missions to the International Space Station aboard the Starliner, which will be Boeing's first commercial human spaceflight missions.
  • Starliner’s crew access tower is the first new access tower to be built along Florida’s Space Coast since the Apollo era. The crew access arm and white room, which are about 169 feet (51.5 meters) above the launch pad surface of Space Launch Complex 41, are where crews will begin boarding the Starliner before launch.
  • Space Launch Complex 41 has been used only for non-crew spacecraft to this point, hosting Titan rockets beginning in 1965 and then the Atlas V since 2002. Notable NASA missions launched from the Starliner launch pad include the Viking robots that landed on Mars, the Voyager spacecraft that toured the outer planets, the New Horizons probe that flew past Pluto, and the Curiosity rover currently traversing Mars.

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