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2019 · United Launch Alliance

CST-100 Starliner Orbital Flight Test

successAtlas V N22 | CST-100 Starliner Orbital Flight Test

This is the first test flight of Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station. Although Atlas V and Centaur upper stage successfully put Starliner into planned trajectory, the spacecraft was unable to perform a nominal orbital insertion. Preliminary analysis indicate that Mission Elapsed Time (MET) system error led to Starliner burning more fuel than expected. Spacecraft is healthy and in stable orbit, but won't be able to reach and dock with ISS. Landing at White Sands Facility is planned on Dec 22.

Overview

Date / time
December 20, 2019 at 11:36 AM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Space Launch Complex 41
Mission
CST-100 Starliner Orbital Flight Test
Mission type
Test Flight
Orbit achieved
Low Earth Orbit
Launch vehicle
Atlas V N22 →
Launch provider
United Launch Alliance →

Payloads deployed · 1

STARLINER OFT-1
LEO