Boeing's CST-100 Starliner: NASA's Second Crewed Spacecraft for CCDEV Program

Introduction

NASA's Commercial Crew Development (CCDEV) program has selected two crewed spacecraft for development: SpaceX's Dragon 2 spacecraft and Boeing's CST-100 Starliner. This article provides an overview of the CST-100 Starliner, its key features, and its role in NASA's plans for human spaceflight.

Key Features

The CST-100 Starliner is a reusable spacecraft designed to transport crew and cargo to and from the International Space Station (ISS). It features a number of key features, including:

• Crew capacity of up to seven people
• Seven-month docking capability to ISS
• Pusher abort system for safe crew escape in emergencies during launch and ascent
• Wireless internet access for crew