ULA Atlas V to Launch Boeing Starliner Spacecraft on Crew Mission
Launch Scheduled for May 6, 2024
Astronauts in Quarantine Ahead of Historic Flight
The countdown is on for the highly anticipated launch of the ULA Atlas V rocket and Boeing Starliner spacecraft. The launch is targeted for 10:34 pm on May 6, 2024, marking a crucial milestone in Boeing's mission to provide a safe and reliable transportation system for NASA astronauts to and from the International Space Station.
The launch campaign begins 45 days before liftoff, with United Launch Alliance stacking an Atlas V at Space Launch Complex 41. Boeing has been working tirelessly to prepare its Starliner spacecraft for this critical test flight, designed to demonstrate the spacecraft's capabilities before carrying astronauts. Mission managers are confident that the Starliner will perform as expected during this uncrewed demonstration flight.
Veteran NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are currently in quarantine at agency facilities, preparing for their historic mission aboard the first crewed Boeing Starliner flight. These experienced astronauts will play a vital role in evaluating the spacecraft's performance and ensuring a successful mission.
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