.NASA and also Boeing safely returned the uncrewed Starliner space capsule observing its landing at 10:01 p.m. MDT Sept. 6 at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico, wrapping up a three-month tour examination to the International Spaceport Station." I am actually exceptionally happy with the work our collective staff embeded this whole entire flight exam, and we are pleased to see Starliner's risk-free return," mentioned Ken Bowersox, associate administrator, Room Workflow Goal Directorate at NASA Company Headquaters in Washington. "Even though it was actually required to return the spacecraft uncrewed, NASA as well as Boeing knew an astonishing quantity regarding Starliner in the absolute most harsh environment possible. NASA eagerly anticipates our continuing partner with the Boeing team to continue towards qualification of Starliner for workers turning purposes to the spaceport station.".The air travel on June 5 was the very first time astronauts launched aboard the Starliner. It was actually the 3rd orbital air travel of the spacecraft, and also its own 2nd gain coming from the orbiting lab. Starliner now will ship to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Fla for inspection as well as handling.NASA's Commercial Staff System calls for a spacecraft to fly a crewed examination flight to show the system awaits frequent flights to and also coming from the orbiting lab. Complying with Starliner's return, the firm will certainly assess all mission-related records." Our team are thrilled to have Starliner home safely and securely. This was an essential test air travel for NASA in setting our company up for future purposes on the Starliner unit," said Steve Stich, manager of NASA's Commercial Workers Program. "There was a considerable amount of beneficial understanding that will certainly permit our lasting excellence. I intend to acclaim the entire group for their effort as well as devotion over recent 3 months.".NASA rocketeers Butch Wilmore and also Suni Williams introduced on June 5 aboard Starliner for the agency's Boeing Crewed Trip Test from Peninsula Canaveral Room Pressure Terminal in Fla. On June 6, as Starliner approached the spaceport station, NASA and also Boeing determined helium leaks and professional problems with the spacecraft's reaction control thrusters. Adhering to full weeks of in-space as well as ground testing, technological variation conferences, and also company customer reviews, NASA made the decision to prioritize safety and also profit Starliner without its own crew. Wilmore and also Williams will certainly proceed their job aboard station as part of the Exploration 71/72 crew, coming back in February 2025 with the organization's SpaceX Crew-9 purpose.The team air travel examination belongs to NASA's Office Crew System. The objective of NASA's Office Workers System is actually secure, trusted, and economical transport to and also from the International Space Station and also low Earth orbit. This presently is giving additional analysis opportunity as well as has boosted the possibility for revelation aboard humanity's microgravity testbed, consisting of assisting NASA organize human expedition of the Moon and also Mars.Learn more regarding NASA's Industrial Workers system at:.https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew.- end-.Joshua Finch/ Jimi RussellHeadquarters, Washington202-358-1100joshua.a.finch@nasa.gov/ james.j.russell@nasa.gov.Leah CheshierJohnson Room Facility, Houston281-483-5111leah.d.cheshier@nasa.gov.Steve Siceloff/ Danielle Sempsrott/ Stephanie PlucinskyKennedy Area Facility, Florida321-867-2468steven.p.siceloff@nasa.gov/ danielle.c.sempsrott@nasa.gov/ stephanie.n.plucinsky@nasa.gov.