Boeing CST-100 Starliner

NASA Provides Update on Commercial Crew Program, Close Call Review of Boeing's Orbital Flight Test

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Monday, July 6, 2020

WASHINGTON, July 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a media teleconference at 2:30 p.m. EDTTuesday, July 7, to discussthe outcome of its High Visibility Close Call review of the December 2019 uncrewed Orbital Flight Test of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA will host a media teleconference at 2:30 p.m. EDTTuesday, July 7, to discussthe outcome of its High Visibility Close Call review of the December 2019 uncrewed Orbital Flight Test of Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
  • Boeing was able to complete a number of test objectives during the December flight, but was unable to reach its planned orbit and dock to the International Space Station.
  • An investigation team was established in March to develop recommendations that could be used to prevent similar scenarios from occurring in the future.
  • In March, NASA and Boeing completed a joint independent review of the anomalies experienced during the flight test.

Black Starliner Studios Releases New Album Featuring the Official COVID-19 Victory Song - 'United We Stand'

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

However challenging it is, we know the only way out is to stay united as a people," says Confidence (Songwriter).

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  • However challenging it is, we know the only way out is to stay united as a people," says Confidence (Songwriter).
  • 'United We Stand' - the new song by Black Starliner Studios off the 'Confidence Is Key' album- highlights the global participation in flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Black Starliner Studiosis proud to release its New Album 'Confidenceis Key' by its newly signed artist - Confidence.
  • The album consists of sixtracks, including the single "United We Stand,"dubbed the official COVID-19 victory song.

Black Starliner Studios Releases New Album Featuring the Official COVID-19 Victory Song - 'United We Stand'

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, May 5, 2020

However challenging it is, we know the only way out is to stay united as a people," says Confidence (Songwriter).

Key Points: 
  • However challenging it is, we know the only way out is to stay united as a people," says Confidence (Songwriter).
  • 'United We Stand' - the new song by Black Starliner Studios off the 'Confidence Is Key' album- highlights the global participation in flattening the curve of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Black Starliner Studiosis proud to release its New Album 'Confidenceis Key' by its newly signed artist - Confidence.
  • The album consists of sixtracks, including the single "United We Stand,"dubbed the official COVID-19 victory song.

NASA, Boeing to Provide Outcome of Starliner Orbital Flight Test Reviews

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Friday, February 28, 2020

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NASA and Boeing will host a media teleconference at 11 a.m. ESTFriday, March6, to discussthe outcome of the joint independent review team investigation into the primary issues detected during the company's uncrewed Orbital Flight Test in December as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program .

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --NASA and Boeing will host a media teleconference at 11 a.m. ESTFriday, March6, to discussthe outcome of the joint independent review team investigation into the primary issues detected during the company's uncrewed Orbital Flight Test in December as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program .
  • Participants in the briefing will be:
    Audio of the teleconference will stream live online at:
    To participate in the teleconference, media must contact Joshua Finch at [email protected] by 10 a.m. Friday for the dial-in information.
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NASA, Boeing Complete Successful Landing of Starliner Flight Test

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Sunday, December 22, 2019

The landing followed a deorbit burn at 7:23 a.m., separation of the spacecraft's service module, and successful deployment of its three main parachutes and six airbags.

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  • The landing followed a deorbit burn at 7:23 a.m., separation of the spacecraft's service module, and successful deployment of its three main parachutes and six airbags.
  • "Congratulations to the NASA and Boeing teams on a bullseye landing of the Starliner.
  • The hardest parts of this orbital flight test were successful," said NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine.
  • The Starliner that landed today will be refurbished for Boeing's first operational crewed mission, following the Crew Flight Test.

NASA Television to Air Boeing Starliner Spacecraft Landing

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Sunday, December 22, 2019

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and Boeing will provide live coverage of the landing on Sunday, Dec. 22, of the company's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, on return from its Orbital Flight Test for NASA's Commercial Crew Program.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and Boeing will provide live coverage of the landing on Sunday, Dec. 22, of the company's CST-100 Starliner spacecraft, on return from its Orbital Flight Test for NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
  • Starliner will execute a deorbit burn at 7:23 a.m. EST to begin its return to Earth, headed for a parachute-assisted landing at 7:57 a.m. at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico.
  • The uncrewed Starliner spacecraft launched on a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket Friday, Dec. 20, from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.
  • Teams from NASA, Boeing and ULA worked quickly to ensure the spacecraft was in a stable orbit and preserved enough fuel for multiple landing opportunities.

NASA, Boeing to Provide Update on Starliner Orbital Flight Test Status

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Saturday, December 21, 2019

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and Boeing will host a media teleconference at 2 p.m. EST Saturday, Dec. 21, to discuss the status of the Boeing Orbital Flight Test, and the test objectives that have been, and are expected to be, accomplished related to NASA's Commercial Crew Program.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA and Boeing will host a media teleconference at 2 p.m. EST Saturday, Dec. 21, to discuss the status of the Boeing Orbital Flight Test, and the test objectives that have been, and are expected to be, accomplished related to NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
  • Audio of the teleconference will stream live online at:
    The uncrewed Boeing Starliner spacecraft launched on a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket at 6:36 a.m. Friday, from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on a flight test to the International Space Station.
  • The Starliner did not reach the planned orbit and will not dock to the space station.
  • Boeing, in coordination with NASA, is working to return Starliner to land in White Sands, New Mexico, on Sunday, Dec. 22.

NASA Statement on Boeing Orbital Flight Test

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Friday, December 20, 2019

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine released the following statement regarding the Boeing Orbital Flight test:

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine released the following statement regarding the Boeing Orbital Flight test:
    "I am incredibly proud of the NASA, Boeing, and United Launch Alliance teams and their ongoing work in a dynamic situation to ensure the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft is safe on its Orbital Flight Test.
  • We continue to gather critical data that will help us ensure safety and reliability for future human space flight missions.
  • Early this morning, NASA and Boeing successfully launched Starliner on the first human-rated United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Space Launch Complex 41 in Florida.
  • One of the biggest successes today was watching NASA, Boeing, ULA teams work to make the right decisions for our astronauts and country.

Aerojet Rocketdyne Highlights Successful Year Supporting DoD and NASA Missions

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Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Aerojet Rocketdyne will provide a large solid rocket motor system and a post-boost propulsion system for this vital defense program.

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  • Aerojet Rocketdyne will provide a large solid rocket motor system and a post-boost propulsion system for this vital defense program.
  • Aerojet Rocketdyne is designing propulsion concepts and technologies for DARPAs Operational Fires program, a ground-launched tactical weapon system.
  • Aerojet Rocketdyne propulsion hardware is featured on all phases of Starliner missions : from launch to on-orbit operations to atmospheric re-entry.
  • About Aerojet Rocketdyne: Aerojet Rocketdyne, a subsidiary of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:AJRD), is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion systems and energetics to the space, missile defense and strategic systems, and tactical systems areas, in support of domestic and international customers.

NASA to Provide Coverage of Boeing Orbital Flight Test for Commercial Crew

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Saturday, December 14, 2019

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The launch of Boeing's Orbital Flight Test (OFT) to the International Space Station , as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program ,is targeted for 6:36 a.m. EST Friday, Dec. 20.

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  • WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The launch of Boeing's Orbital Flight Test (OFT) to the International Space Station , as part of NASA's Commercial Crew Program ,is targeted for 6:36 a.m. EST Friday, Dec. 20.
  • The uncrewed flight test will be the Boeing CST-100 Starliner's maiden mission to the space station.
  • Live coverage will begin on NASA Television and the agency's website Tuesday, Dec. 17, with prelaunch events.
  • Participants include:
    John Mulholland, vice president and program manager, Boeing Commercial Crew Program
    9:30 a.m. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine near the Countdown Clock with:
    5:30 a.m. NASA TV launch coverage begins for the 6:36 a.m. launch.