.NASA and also Boeing securely came back the uncrewed Starliner spacecraft observing its own landing at 10:01 p.m. MDT Sept. 6 at White Sands Area Port in New Mexico, wrapping up a three-month air travel examination to the International Spaceport Station." I am actually exceptionally proud of the job our cumulative group put into this entire flight examination, and also we are pleased to find Starliner's risk-free gain," claimed Ken Bowersox, associate manager, Room Workflow Mission Directorate at NASA Main Office in Washington. "Even though it was actually essential to come back the space probe uncrewed, NASA and also Boeing found out a fabulous volume concerning Starliner in the most extreme atmosphere feasible. NASA awaits our continuous work with the Boeing crew to go ahead toward accreditation of Starliner for staff turning goals to the space station.".The trip on June 5 was the very first time rocketeers released aboard the Starliner. It was the third orbital flight of the spacecraft, and its own second return from the orbiting laboratory. Starliner right now will certainly transport to NASA's Kennedy Area Center in Florida for examination and handling.NASA's Office Staff Course needs a space probe to take flight a crewed exam air travel to show the system is ready for routine flights to as well as from the orbiting research laboratory. Adhering to Starliner's return, the organization will certainly examine all mission-related information." Our experts are delighted to have Starliner home properly. This was actually a significant exam flight for NASA in setting our team up for potential goals on the Starliner unit," stated Steve Stich, supervisor of NASA's Commercial Staff Program. "There was actually a ton of useful knowing that will certainly allow our long-lasting excellence. I intend to applaud the whole staff for their effort as well as dedication over recent 3 months.".NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore as well as Suni Williams released on June 5 aboard Starliner for the organization's Boeing Crewed Air travel Examination coming from Cape Canaveral Room Power Terminal in Florida. On June 6, as Starliner approached the spaceport station, NASA and also Boeing identified helium water leaks as well as seasoned concerns along with the spacecraft's reaction control thrusters. Observing full weeks of in-space and ground testing, technical variation appointments, and firm evaluations, NASA made the decision to prioritize security and yield Starliner without its own staff. Wilmore and also Williams will certainly continue their work aboard terminal as part of the Exploration 71/72 staff, giving back in February 2025 with the organization's SpaceX Crew-9 objective.The staff tour examination becomes part of NASA's Business Workers System. The goal of NASA's Commercial Workers System is actually risk-free, dependable, as well as cost-efficient transportation to as well as coming from the International Space Station as well as reduced Planet orbit. This actually is giving extra study opportunity as well as has actually raised the chance for revelation aboard humanity's microgravity testbed, featuring helping NASA plan for individual exploration of the Moon as well as Mars.Learn more concerning NASA's Industrial Crew 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 Space Center, Houston281-483-5111leah.d.cheshier@nasa.gov.Steve Siceloff/ Danielle Sempsrott/ Stephanie PlucinskyKennedy Space Facility, Florida321-867-2468steven.p.siceloff@nasa.gov/ danielle.c.sempsrott@nasa.gov/ stephanie.n.plucinsky@nasa.gov.