ULA CST-100 Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2 (OFT-2) Atlas V N22
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Weather Forecast During Launch
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Meet the Astronaut Crew
Rosie the Astronaut
| Role | Anthropomorphic Test Device |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Unknown |
| First Flight | 12/20/2019 |
| Last Flight | 05/19/2022 |
Rosie the Astronaut is an Anthropomorphic Test Device (ATD), named after the iconic WWII character, Rosie the Riveter. It will launch aboard the Boeing Starliner...
About the CST-100 Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2 (OFT-2) Mission
| Type | Test Flight |
|---|---|
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
| Launch Cost | $110,000,000 |
This is the second uncrewed test flight for the Starliner spacecraft. Reflight of the OFT mission will allow Boeing to demonstrate readiness of the spacecraft and implement corrections to the problems which were found during the first OFT flight.
Launch Pad & Location
Space Launch Complex 41
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
| Launches | 125 |
|---|---|
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 125 |
| Total Launches | 1130 |
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.
ULA 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.
| Length | 58.0 m |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 3.8 m |
| Stages | 2 |
| LEO Capacity | 13,034 kg |
| Launch Cost | $110,000,000 |
| Maiden Flight | 12/20/2019 |
Mission Spacecraft
Starliner 2
Starliner 2 (2) was the spacecraft used for this mission. It is a Boeing Capsule designed for Cargo and Human Transportation and traveled to International Space Station.
The second CST-100 Starliner capsule to fly. The Boeing CST-100 Starliner (Crew Space Transportation) crew capsule is a spacecraft design under construction by Boeing as their entry for NASA's Commercial Crew Development program. Its primary purpose is to transport crew to the International Space Station and to private space stations. It is launched on United Launch Alliance Atlas V Rocket. 210 days docked, 60 hours free flight.
| Type | Capsule |
|---|---|
| Agency | Boeing |
| Serial Number | 2 |
| Status | Active |
| Destination | International Space Station |
| Maiden Flight | 8/17/2019 |
| Mission End | 5/25/2022 |
| Flights | 1 |
| Crew Capacity | 7 |
| Human Rated | Yes |
| Height | 5.0 m |
| Diameter | 4.6 m |
About ULA
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.
| Total Launches | 175 |
|---|---|
| Successful | 175 |
| Pending | 73 |
| Consecutive Success | 175 |
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the ULA Atlas V N22 CST-100 Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2 (OFT-2) launch scheduled?
The ULA Atlas V N22 CST-100 Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2 (OFT-2) launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the ULA Atlas V N22 CST-100 Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2 (OFT-2) launch video?
You can watch the ULA 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 ULA Atlas V N22 CST-100 Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2 (OFT-2) mission launch from?
The ULA 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 Orbital Flight Test 2 (OFT-2) mission?
The CST-100 Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2 (OFT-2) mission launched aboard a ULA 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 ULA Atlas V N22 CST-100 Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2 (OFT-2) launch?
The ULA Atlas V N22 CST-100 Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2 (OFT-2) 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 ULA Atlas V N22 CST-100 Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2 (OFT-2) launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest ULA Atlas V N22 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the CST-100 Starliner Orbital Flight Test 2 (OFT-2) 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 ULA live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
Last Updated
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Successful launch of Starliner into an ISS rendezvous trajectory
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Liftoff
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Webcast live
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Weather 90%
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Weather 80%
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Weather 70%
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New launch time
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NET May 20
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Boeing will use the service module initially built for the Crew Flight Test mission for the Orbital Flight Test 2 mission instead, which is now scheduled NET May 2022.
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Starliner to be removed from Atlas V for repairs, delaying the launch until late October at the earliest pending ISS docking opportunities.
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Rocket to be rolled back to VIF for Starliner propulsion system issue troubleshooting.
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Recycle confirmed
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Scrub
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Launch is NET Aug 3
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Launch is confirmed to be delayed, new date to be determined.
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Launch is likely delayed due to today's issues on ISS after MLM Nauka docking. Standing by for an update from NASA or Boeing.
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Adding seconds
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Weather 40%
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Launch time confirmed
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Launch date and time added as per latest update from Boeing.
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Launch is NET May due to impact from the recent Texas winter storm
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Launch is now NET April 2.
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NET March 29th