After years of delays, Boeing is finally ready to launch its first-ever Starliner astronaut mission for NASA on a test flight to the International Space Station on May 6, and if you’re hoping to watch the launch online, you’ll need to know when to tune in.But don’t fret, space fans. We’ve got you covered. Currently, Boeing’s first and a Can I watch Boeing’s Starliner astronaut launch?[embedded content]Yes, you can watch Boeing’s CFT Starliner launch and subsequent mission events live in a series of webcasts. On launch day, NASA TV will offer a livestream of the launch on May 6 beginning at 6:30 p.m. EDT (2230 GMT) on YouTube, NASA+ and its social media channels. The webcast will run continuously through liftoff and end just after Starliner enters Earth orbit shortly after the launch. Space.com will simulcast the NASA livestream on this page and you’ll be able to watch it on our webcast page.Boeing will host its own Starliner launch livestream, likely using NASA’s broadcast, at its Starliner launch website. ULA will also host its own Starliner launch webcast on its own Atlas V mission website.However, NASA will not end its launch webcasts there. The space agency will hold a press conference early Tuesday, May 7, at 12 a.m. EDT (0400 GMT) to discuss the results of Starliner’s launch. That press conference will be led by NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, a former astronaut and space shuttle commander, and be livestreamed on NASA TV and NASA’s YouTube channel. Livestream events are also planned for docking and crew arrival on Wednesday (May 8).What if Boeing’s Starliner CFT astronaut flight can’t launch on May 6?RELATED STORIES:— Boeing’s 1st Starliner crew to ride Astrovan II to the launch pad— Boeing’s Starliner is ready to fly astronauts after years of delay— Meet the crew launching on Boeing’s 1st Starliner astron …
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[mwai_chat context=”Let’s have a discussion about this article:nnAfter years of delays, Boeing is finally ready to launch its first-ever Starliner astronaut mission for NASA on a test flight to the International Space Station on May 6, and if you’re hoping to watch the launch online, you’ll need to know when to tune in.But don’t fret, space fans. We’ve got you covered. Currently, Boeing’s first and a Can I watch Boeing’s Starliner astronaut launch?[embedded content]Yes, you can watch Boeing’s CFT Starliner launch and subsequent mission events live in a series of webcasts. On launch day, NASA TV will offer a livestream of the launch on May 6 beginning at 6:30 p.m. EDT (2230 GMT) on YouTube, NASA+ and its social media channels. The webcast will run continuously through liftoff and end just after Starliner enters Earth orbit shortly after the launch. Space.com will simulcast the NASA livestream on this page and you’ll be able to watch it on our webcast page.Boeing will host its own Starliner launch livestream, likely using NASA’s broadcast, at its Starliner launch website. ULA will also host its own Starliner launch webcast on its own Atlas V mission website.However, NASA will not end its launch webcasts there. The space agency will hold a press conference early Tuesday, May 7, at 12 a.m. EDT (0400 GMT) to discuss the results of Starliner’s launch. That press conference will be led by NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy, a former astronaut and space shuttle commander, and be livestreamed on NASA TV and NASA’s YouTube channel. Livestream events are also planned for docking and crew arrival on Wednesday (May 8).What if Boeing’s Starliner CFT astronaut flight can’t launch on May 6?RELATED STORIES:— Boeing’s 1st Starliner crew to ride Astrovan II to the launch pad— Boeing’s Starliner is ready to fly astronauts after years of delay— Meet the crew launching on Boeing’s 1st Starliner astron …nnDiscussion:nn” ai_name=”RocketNews AI: ” start_sentence=”Can I tell you more about this article?” text_input_placeholder=”Type ‘Yes'”]
