Crew and Cargo Recovery Operations
Boeing Defense, Space & Security
Boeing conducts crew and cargo recovery operations for space missions, including solid ground landings for orbital capsules.
About this service
Boeing provides comprehensive recovery operations for both crew and cargo following space missions. This service is exemplified by the Starliner program, which features the capability for solid ground landing, a unique aspect for an orbital capsule. These operations ensure the safe return and retrieval of astronauts and payloads after their missions to low Earth orbit, demonstrating Boeing’s full-service approach to space transportation.