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NASA’s Boeing Starliner
Crew Flight Test (CFT)

June 1, 2024 at 12:25 p.m

Space Launch Complex 41 • Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

UPDATE: All shuttle launch premium tickets and tickets purchased for the May 6 attempt remain valid for the next attempt, which is currently scheduled for no earlier than (NET) June 1, 2024. Shuttle launch ticket holders will be notified via email when additional information be available.

You don’t want to miss this exciting milestone launch for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program! Crew Flight Test will send two astronauts to the International Space Station for the first time in Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. Join us to witness the takeoff 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 Launch Transportation Ticket, included with 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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$70 with reception

  • Approximately 8.7 kilometers from the launch pad
  • Limited number of seats in the stand; First come first served.
  • Launch the audio, video feed and commentary provided by the space expert communicator

North Lawn of Atlantis

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

Included with the ticket

  • Look at the rocket after it crosses the tree line
  • Approximately 7.1 miles / 11.4 kilometers from the launch pad
  • Limited number of seats in the stand; First come first served.
  • Audio, video and commentary are available to boot

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

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

NASA astronauts Boeing Starliner

Butch Wilmore

Mission Commander

Sunny Williams

Pilot

MISSION DETAILS:

  • Launch Provider: United Launch Alliance
  • Type of rocket: Atlas V

The crewed 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 rotational crew flights to the space station.