Starliner (Boeing CST-100)

Starliner (Boeing CST-100) is a spacecraft designed to transport astronauts and cargo to the International Space Station. Built by Boeing for NASA's commercial crew program, it is a reusable capsule that can carry up to seven astronauts. Starliner launches atop a rocket into space, docks with the station to deliver supplies or crew, then returns safely to Earth, typically by parachuting into the ocean. It is designed to enhance space transportation safety, affordability, and reliability, supporting future missions beyond low Earth orbit.