Starliner Orbital Test for NASA [Live: 20.12.2019, 11:36 UTC]

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This will be the first uncrewed orbital test for the Boeing built crew capsule Starliner.

The capsule is similar to SpaceX's Dragon 2 designed to ferry astronauts to the ISS under the Commercial Crew Program.

It will launch from SLC 41, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida on top of a Atlas V rocket.

Starliner will attempt to dock to the ISS and then return to land.

Weight is 13'000 kg.


Docking v Birthing

The currently flying Dragon capsule by SpaceX is birthing to the ISS. That means it flies to a holding position near Station and will then be pulled in by a grappling arm.

The Starliner will dock autonomously under its own power to Station.

Sojus capsules are also docking autonomously and the new Dragon 2 will be docking as well.


Where to watch:

30 minutes before launch

15 minutes before launch.


When: 11:36 UTC, 20th December 2019.

Check your local time at:
www.timeanddate.com


Useful links to stay up to date on launches:

Spaceflightnow.com: Launch Schedule

Everyday Astronaut: Prelaunch Previews

Space News:

NASA Spaceflight nasaspacefight.com


Be aware, this is rocket surgery.

Small disturbances can lead to postponed launches. Making sure everything is just right is way cheaper than risking big fireworks.


@remind-me on 20th December 2019 11:00

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