ULA Atlas V N22 CST-100 Starliner Orbital Flight Test
Atlas V N22
Status
Success
Date
20 DEC 2019
11:36
Launch Provider
United Launch Alliance
Launch Pad
Space Launch Complex 41
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Mission Overview
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.
Rocket
Atlas V N22
Mission Type
Test Flight
Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Stages
2
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