United Launch Alliance CST-100 Starliner Crewed Flight Test Atlas V N22
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Weather Forecast During Launch
According to weather officials, there's a 90% chance of favorable weather conditions at the time of the launch. Officials are monitoring weather conditions with concerns related to Cumulus Cloud Rule.
Rocket Launch Trajectory & Flight Path
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Meet the Astronaut Crew
Barry E. Wilmore
- Birthday: 12/29/1962
- Role: Commander
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 11/16/2009
- Last Flight: 06/05/2024
Barry Eugene "Butch" Wilmore is a NASA astronaut and United States Navy test pilot. He has had two spaceflights, th...
Sunita Williams
- Birthday: 09/19/1965
- Role: Pilot
- Nationality: United States of America
- First Flight: 12/10/2006
- Last Flight: 06/05/2024
Sunita Lyn "Suni" Williams is a retired American astronaut and a retired U.S. Navy officer. Williams served aboard ...
Rocket Launch Timeline
Track every phase of the rocket launch with our detailed mission timeline. From T-minus countdown events and pre-launch preparations through liftoff, stage separation, and orbital insertion, follow each critical milestone in real-time. Our comprehensive launch sequence timeline includes payload integration, propellant loading, engine ignition, and post-launch telemetry tracking.
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| T- 00 : 11 : 00 | Crew Access Arm Retract Retraction of the crew access arm from the rocket |
| T- 00 : 07 : 00 | GO for Launch Launch director verifies go for launch |
| T- 00 : 00 : 02 | Ignition Start of the engine ignition sequence |
| T+ 00 : 00 : 01 | Liftoff First upwards movement of the rocket |
| T+ 00 : 01 : 01 | Max-Q Maximum dynamic pressure |
| T+ 00 : 01 : 05 | Supersonic Vehicle is supersonic |
| T+ 00 : 02 : 20 | Booster Separation The side boosters are separated from the launcher. |
| T+ 00 : 04 : 28 | MECO Cut-off of the main engine |
| T+ 00 : 04 : 34 | Stage 2 Separation Separation of the second stage from the first |
| T+ 00 : 04 : 44 | SES Start of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 11 : 55 | SECO Cut-off of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 14 : 55 | Starliner Separation Starliner separates from the Centaur upper stage. |
About the CST-100 Starliner Crewed Flight Test Mission
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
- Launch Cost: $110,000,000
This is the first crewed test flight of Starliner spacecraft. It will carry NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and
Suni Williams to the International Space Station.
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 41
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
The Space Launch Complex 41 launch pad has hosted 124 rocket launches, including 124 orbital launch attempts. The Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA launch site has been the location for 1111 total rocket launches.
Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
United Launch Alliance Atlas V N22 Rocket
The Atlas V N22 is a crew rated variant of the Atlas V 422 - it sports two solid motor strap on boosters with two liquid fueled stages. It will be primarly used to support NASA's Commercial Crew program by taking the CST-100 to orbit.
Learn more about the United Launch Alliance Atlas V N22 Rocket
About United Launch Alliance
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture of Lockheed Martin Space Systems and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. ULA was formed in December 2006 by combining the teams at these companies which provide spacecraft launch services to the government of the United States. ULA launches from both coasts of the US. They launch their Atlas V vehicle from LC-41 in Cape Canaveral and LC-3E at Vandeberg. Their Delta IV launches from LC-37 at Cape Canaveral and LC-6 at Vandenberg.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the United Launch Alliance Atlas V N22 CST-100 Starliner Crewed Flight Test launch scheduled?
The United Launch Alliance Atlas V N22 CST-100 Starliner Crewed Flight Test launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the United Launch Alliance Atlas V N22 CST-100 Starliner Crewed Flight Test launch video?
You can watch the United Launch Alliance Atlas V N22 launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the United Launch Alliance Atlas V N22 CST-100 Starliner Crewed Flight Test mission launch from?
The United Launch Alliance Atlas V N22 rocket launched from Space Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA. Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) is an installation of the United States Space Force's Space Launch Delta 45, located on Cape Canaveral in Brevard County, Florida.
What rocket was used for the CST-100 Starliner Crewed Flight Test mission?
The CST-100 Starliner Crewed Flight Test mission launched aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V N22 rocket. The Atlas V N22 is a crew rated variant of the Atlas V 422 - it sports two solid motor strap on boosters with two liquid fueled stages. It will be primarly used to support NASA's Commercial Crew program by taking the CST-100 to orbit. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the United Launch Alliance Atlas V N22 CST-100 Starliner Crewed Flight Test launch?
The United Launch Alliance Atlas V N22 CST-100 Starliner Crewed Flight Test launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the United Launch Alliance Atlas V N22 CST-100 Starliner Crewed Flight Test launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest United Launch Alliance Atlas V N22 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the CST-100 Starliner Crewed Flight Test mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official United Launch Alliance live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.