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NASA’s Boeing Starliner
Manned Flight Test (CFT)

June 1, 2024 12:25 PM

Space Launch Complex 41 • Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

UPDATE: All premium Launch Transportation Tickets and admission tickets purchased for the May 6 attempt remain valid for the next attempt, currently scheduled for no earlier than (NET) June 1, 2024. Launch Transportation Ticket holders will be notified via email when additional information is available.

You won’t want to miss this exciting milestone launch for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program! The Crew Flight Test will send two astronauts to the International Space Station aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft for the first time ever. Join us to witness the launch and hear more about the journey that has been building so far.

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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 not be available on June 1, 2024.


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Apollo/Saturn V Premium
Transport ticket launch

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$70 in addition to admission

  • About 5.4 miles from the launch pad
  • Limited bleacher seating; First come, first served.

  • Launch audio, video feed and commentary from a space expert

Atlantis North Lawn

Located on the left as Space Shuttle Atlantis® approaches

Included with admission

  • See the rocket once it crosses the tree line
  • About 7 miles from the launch pad
  • Limited bleacher seating; First come, first served.

  • Launch of audio, video and communicator commentary available

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

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

NASA’s Boeing Starliner astronauts

Butch Wilmore

Mission commander

Suni Williams

Pilot

MISSION DETAILS:

  • Launch provider: United Launch Alliance
  • Missile Type: Atlas V

The Crew 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 rotational flights to the space station.