Boeing Starliner docks with ISS in NASA astronaut mission photo

Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which carried NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of the Crew Flight Test, is seen docked to the Harmony module’s forward port in a long-duration photograph taken on July 3, 2024. The image was captured from the orbital complex as it flew 256 miles above the Arabian Sea near the coast of Mumbai, India.

The Starliner’s successful docking marks a critical milestone for Boeing’s human spaceflight program, demonstrating its capability to transport astronauts to and from the ISS. Wilmore and Williams have been conducting tests and experiments aboard the station as part of their mission.

The photograph, provided by NASA, showcases the Starliner’s integration with the ISS, reinforcing its role in advancing commercial spaceflight. The mission represents a key step forward for both Boeing and NASA in their collaboration to develop reliable transportation for astronauts.