LED lighting equipment capsule

On July 23, local time, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) conducted a flight status assessment test on the Boeing CST-100 spacecraft.

A feature of the CST-100 spacecraft is the purple glow emitted from inside the cabin. This is Boeing's "sky interior" that uses LED lighting to create a calmer environment for astronauts.

In addition, the CST-100 has a number of new technologies, including enhanced thermal protection devices, flat panel devices with touch screens, and devices that provide multiple protection for astronauts.

According to the space program, the CST-100 will be orbiting in 2016. NASA expects that the space station will be able to conduct commercial space travel the following year.