Dual Ion Spectrometer (DIS) engineering test unit

Advanced Electric Propulsion System, AEPS, Engineering Test Unit

Light Microscopy Modle, LMM, Ground Unit Testing, GU

Light Microscopy Modle, LMM, Ground Unit Testing, GU. Control Systems Engineer using a small magnet to maneuver a 1mm metal stir-bar into a colloid sample fluid-filled capillary. The capillary tubes of sample fluid will be filled and sealed. The sample fluid supplied by a Principal Investigator typically contains some hazardous/toxic chemicals that she must ensure will not leak and put the astronauts at risk. On-orbit on the LMM, ‘insitu mixing’ is used, which uses electromagnetic inductors to stimulate the metal stir-bar to mix the fluid within the sealed capillary.

S72-30704 (1972) --- Astronaut Bruce McCandless II, backup pilot for Skylab 2, tests the balance and control of an astronaut maneuvering unit (AMU) test model at Martin Marietta Corporation's Denver division. The jet-powered backpack can fly for 30 minutes and can be worn over normal clothing or spacesuit. Photo credit: NASA

Astronaut Bruce McCandless tests astronaut maneuvering unit

ULA's Atlas V for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test

The Atlas V rocket that will launch Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft on the company’s uncrewed Orbital Flight Test for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program is coming together inside a United Launch Alliance facility in Decatur, Alabama. The flight test is intended to prove the design of the integrated space system prior to the Crew Flight Test. These events are part of NASA’s required certification process as the company works to regularly fly astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Boeing's Starliner will launch on the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

ULA's Atlas V for Boeing's Orbital Flight Test

The Atlas V rocket that will launch Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft on the company’s uncrewed Orbital Flight Test for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program is coming together inside a United Launch Alliance facility in Decatur, Alabama. The flight test is intended to prove the design of the integrated space system prior to the Crew Flight Test. These events are part of NASA’s required certification process as the company works to regularly fly astronauts to and from the International Space Station. Boeing's Starliner will launch on the United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.

OCI Solar Calibration Assembly Life Test Unit

Aerospace Engineer, Daniel Senai, inspects the Solar Calibration Assembly (SCA) Life Test Unit mechanism for the Ocean Color Instrument (OCI) to ensure it is ready for the next level of assembly. OCI is a highly advanced optical spectrometer that will be used to measure properties of light over portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. It will enable continuous measurement of light at finer wavelength resolution than previous NASA satellite sensors, extending key system ocean color data records for climate studies. OCI is PACE's (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) primary sensor built at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD.

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This view of terrestrial rocks was taken by a testing twin -- the life test unit -- of Mars Hand Lens Imager MAHLI camera on NASA Mars Science Laboratory.

Test Image of Earth Rocks by Mars Camera

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Post Launch News Conference

Tory Bruno, president and CEO of United Launch Alliance, listens during a briefing at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT Prelaunch News Conference

John Elbon, chief operating officer, United Launch Alliance, speaks during a prelaunch briefing for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dec. 17, 2019. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft will launch atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test will be the Starliner’s first flight to the International Space Station for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Live Launch Broadcast

Tory Bruno, president and chief executive officer of United Launch Alliance, left, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine watch the launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Liftoff occurred at 6:36 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 41 at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

Advanced Plant Habitat

A test unit, or prototype, of NASA's Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) was delivered to the Space Station Processing Facility at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The APH is the largest plant chamber built for the agency. The unit is being prepared for engineering development tests to see how the science will integrate with the various systems of the plant habitat. It will have 180 sensors and four times the light output of Veggie. The APH will be delivered to the International Space Station in March 2017.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Post Launch News Conference

Tory Bruno, president and CEO of United Launch Alliance, speaks during a briefing at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

Advanced Plant Habitat

A test unit, or prototype, of NASA's Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) was delivered to the Space Station Processing Facility at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The APH is the largest plant chamber built for the agency. The unit is being prepared for engineering development tests to see how the science will integrate with the various systems of the plant habitat. It will have 180 sensors and four times the light output of Veggie. The APH will be delivered to the International Space Station in March 2017.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Live Launch Broadcast

In the foreground, from left to right, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis; Tory Bruno, president and chief executive officer of United Launch Alliance; and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine watch the launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Liftoff occurred at 6:36 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 41 at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Live Launch Broadcast

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, and Tory Bruno, president and chief executive officer of United Launch Alliance, wait at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to see the liftoff of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Liftoff occurred at 6:36 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 41 at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Post Launch News Conference

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks during a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Beside him are NASA astronaut Nicole Mann, left, and Tory Bruno, president and CEO of United Launch Alliance. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Live Launch Broadcast

Tory Bruno, president and chief executive officer of United Launch Alliance, left, and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine wait at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to see the liftoff of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Liftoff occurred at 6:36 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 41 at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Post Launch News Conference

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, left, speaks during a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Beside him are NASA astronaut Nicole Mann; Jim Bridenstine, NASA Administrator; and Tory Bruno, president and CEO, United Launch Alliance. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Live Launch Broadcast

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, left, and Tory Bruno, president and chief executive officer of United Launch Alliance, wait at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to see the liftoff of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Liftoff occurred at 6:36 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 41 at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Live Launch Broadcast

From left to right, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine; Tory Bruno, president and chief executive officer of United Launch Alliance; and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis wait at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida to see the liftoff of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Liftoff occurred at 6:36 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 41 at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Live Launch Broadcast

In the foreground, from left to right, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis; Tory Bruno, president and chief executive officer of United Launch Alliance; and NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine watch the launch of a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Liftoff occurred at 6:36 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 41 at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

Advanced Electric Propulsion System, AEPS, Engineering Test U...

CCP Boeing OFT Prelaunch News Conference

Officials from NASA, Boeing, United Launch Alliance and the U.S. Air Force 45th Weather Squadron participate in a prelaunch briefing for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dec. 17, 2019. From left are Kathy Lueders, NASA Commercial Crew Program; John Mulholland, vice president and program manager, Boeing Commercial Crew Program; and John Elbon, chief operating officer, United Launch Alliance. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft will launch atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test will be the Starliner’s first flight to the International Space Station for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Post Launch News Conference

Officials from NASA, Boeing and United Launch Alliance participate in a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. From left to right are Bettina Inclan, NASA Communications; NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Nicole Mann; Jim Bridenstine, NASA Administrator; Tory Bruno, President and CEO, United Launch Alliance; Jim Chilton, Boeing senior vice president, Space and Launch Division; Steve Stich, deputy manager, NASA Commercial Crew Program; and Kirk Shireman, manager, International Space Station Program. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Post Launch News Conference

Officials from NASA, Boeing and United Launch Alliance participate in a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. From left to right are Jim Bridenstine, NASA Administrator; Tory Bruno, president and CEO, United Launch Alliance; Jim Chilton, Boeing senior vice president, Space and Launch Division; Steve Stich, deputy manager, NASA Commercial Crew Program; and Kirk Shireman, manager of NASA’s International Space Station Program. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Post Launch News Conference

Officials from NASA, Boeing and United Launch Alliance participate in a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. From left to right are Bettina Inclan, NASA Communications; NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Nicole Mann; Jim Bridenstine, NASA Administrator; Tory Bruno, President and CEO, United Launch Alliance; Jim Chilton, Boeing senior vice president, Space and Launch Division; Steve Stich, deputy manager, NASA Commercial Crew Program; and Kirk Shireman, manager, International Space Station Program. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Post Launch News Conference

Officials from NASA, Boeing and United Launch Alliance participate in a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. From left to right are NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Nicole Mann; Jim Bridenstine, NASA Administrator; Tory Bruno, President and CEO, United Launch Alliance; Jim Chilton, Boeing senior vice president, Space and Launch Division; Steve Stich, deputy manager, NASA Commercial Crew Program; and Kirk Shireman, manager, International Space Station Program. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT Prelaunch News Conference

Officials from NASA, Boeing, United Launch Alliance and the U.S. Air Force 45th Weather Squadron participate in a prelaunch briefing for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dec. 17, 2019. From left are John Elbon, chief operating officer, United Launch Alliance; Joel Montalbano, deputy manager, International Space Station Program; Pat Forrester, Astronaut Office chief, Johnson Space Center; and Will Ulrich, launch weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft will launch atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test will be the Starliner’s first flight to the International Space Station for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT Prelaunch News Conference

Officials from NASA, Boeing, United Launch Alliance and the U.S. Air Force 45th Weather Squadron participate in a prelaunch briefing for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dec. 17, 2019. From left are John Mulholland, vice president and program manager, Boeing Commercial Crew Program; John Elbon, chief operating officer, United Launch Alliance; Joel Montalbano, deputy manager, International Space Station Program; Pat Forrester, Astronaut Office chief, Johnson Space Center; and Will Ulrich, launch weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft will launch atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test will be the Starliner’s first flight to the International Space Station for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT Prelaunch News Conference

Kathy Lueders, NASA Commercial Crew Program, speaks during a prelaunch briefing for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dec. 17, 2019. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft will launch atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test will be the Starliner’s first flight to the International Space Station for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Live Launch Broadcast

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks to invited guests at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida during a prelaunch briefing for Boeing’s uncrewed Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched at 6:36 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 41 at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

Advanced Plant Habitat

A test unit, or prototype, of NASA's Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) was delivered to the Space Station Processing Facility at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The APH is the largest plant chamber built for the agency. The base of the APH is being prepared for engineering development tests to see how the science will integrate with the various systems of the plant habitat. It will have 180 sensors and four times the light output of Veggie. The APH will be delivered to the International Space Station in March 2017.

Advanced Plant Habitat

A test unit, or prototype, of NASA's Advanced Plant Habitat (APH) was delivered to the Space Station Processing Facility at the agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The APH is the largest plant chamber built for the agency. Oscar Monje, a scientist on the Engineering Services Contract, prepares the base of the APH for engineering development tests to see how the science will integrate with the various systems of the plant habitat. The APH will have about 180 sensors and fourt times the light output of Veggie. The APH will be delivered to the International Space Station in March 2017.

A two-stage United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket lifts off from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Liftoff occurred at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Live Launch Broadcast

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Rocket Liftoff

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Post Launch News Conference

News media cover a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Rocket Liftoff

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Live Launch Broadcast

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Post Launch News Conference

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks during a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Rocket Liftoff

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Post Launch News Conference

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke listens during a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Post Launch News Conference

Steve Stich, deputy manager, NASA Commercial Crew Program, listens during a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Rocket Liftoff

CCP Boeing OFT Prelaunch News Conference

Pat Forrester, Astronaut Office chief, Johnson Space Center, speaks during a prelaunch briefing for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dec. 17, 2019. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft will launch atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test will be the Starliner’s first flight to the International Space Station for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Rocket Liftoff

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Post Launch News Conference

NASA astronaut Nicole Mann listens during a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Rocket Liftoff

CCP Boeing OFT Prelaunch News Conference

Will Ulrich, launch weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron, speaks during a prelaunch briefing for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dec. 17, 2019. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft will launch atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test will be the Starliner’s first flight to the International Space Station for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Rocket Liftoff

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Post Launch News Conference

Kirk Shireman, manager of NASA’s International Space Station Program, listens during a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Post Launch News Conference

Jim Chilton, Boeing senior vice president, Space and Launch Division, listens during a briefing at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Live Launch Broadcast

Boeing astronaut Chris Ferguson speaks to invited guests at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida during a prelaunch briefing for Boeing’s uncrewed Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched at 6:36 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 41 at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT Prelaunch News Conference

Joel Montalbano, deputy manager, International Space Station Program, speaks during a prelaunch briefing for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dec. 17, 2019. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft will launch atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test will be the Starliner’s first flight to the International Space Station for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Post Launch News Conference

Kirk Shireman, manager of NASA’s International Space Station Program, speaks during a briefing at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Live Launch Broadcast

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Rocket Liftoff

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Live Launch Broadcast

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine speaks to invited guests at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida during a prelaunch briefing for Boeing’s uncrewed Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket carrying Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched at 6:36 a.m. EST from Space Launch Complex 41 at Florida’s Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Post Launch News Conference

Jim Chilton, Boeing senior vice president, Space and Launch Division, speaks during a briefing at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. From left to right are Jim Bridenstine, NASA Administrator; Tory Bruno, president and CEO, United Launch Alliance; Chilton; and Steve Stich, deputy manager, NASA Commercial Crew Program. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT ULA Post Launch News Conference

Jim Chilton, Boeing senior vice president, Space and Launch Division, speaks during a briefing at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida following launch of Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test, Dec. 20, 2019. From left to right are Jim Bridenstine, NASA Administrator; Tory Bruno, president and CEO, United Launch Alliance; Chilton; Steve Stich, deputy manager, NASA Commercial Crew Program; and Kirk Shireman, manager of NASA’s International Space Station Program. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft launched atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station at 6:36 a.m. EST. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test is the Starliner’s first flight for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT Prelaunch News Conference

Officials from NASA, Boeing, United Launch Alliance and the U.S. Air Force 45th Weather Squadron participate in a prelaunch briefing for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dec. 17, 2019. From left to right are Marie Lewis, NASA Communications; Kathy Lueders, NASA Commercial Crew Program; John Mulholland, vice president and program manager, Boeing Commercial Crew Program; John Elbon, chief operating officer, United Launch Alliance; Joel Montalbano, deputy manager, International Space Station Program; Pat Forrester, Astronaut Office chief, Johnson Space Center; and Will Ulrich, launch weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft will launch atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test will be the Starliner’s first flight to the International Space Station for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

CCP Boeing OFT Prelaunch News Conference

Officials from NASA, Boeing, United Launch Alliance and the U.S. Air Force 45th Weather Squadron participate in a prelaunch briefing for Boeing’s Orbital Flight Test at the agency’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, Dec. 17, 2019. From left to right are Marie Lewis, NASA Communications; Kathy Lueders, NASA Commercial Crew Program; John Mulholland, vice president and program manager, Boeing Commercial Crew Program; John Elbon, chief operating officer, United Launch Alliance; Joel Montalbano, deputy manager, International Space Station Program; Pat Forrester, Astronaut Office chief, Johnson Space Center; and Will Ulrich, launch weather officer, 45th Weather Squadron. Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft will launch atop a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The uncrewed Orbital Flight Test will be the Starliner’s first flight to the International Space Station for NASA’s Commercial Crew Program.

Researchers prepare for a test of the Chemistry and Camera ChemCam instrument that will fly on NASA Mars Science Laboratory mission; researchers are preparing the instrument mast unit for a laser firing test.

ChemCam Mast Unit Being Prepared for Laser Firing