.NASA and also Boeing safely sent back the uncrewed Starliner spacecraft observing its own landing at 10:01 p.m. MDT Sept. 6 at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico, ending a three-month trip examination to the International Space Station." I am exceptionally proud of the job our aggregate crew put into this whole entire air travel test, and also our company are pleased to observe Starliner's secure gain," pointed out Ken Bowersox, associate manager, Space Procedures Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "Although it was actually needed to come back the spacecraft uncrewed, NASA and Boeing knew an awesome amount regarding Starliner in the absolute most harsh atmosphere possible. NASA expects our continuous partner with the Boeing group to go ahead towards license of Starliner for team turning missions to the space station.".The tour on June 5 was the first time rocketeers launched aboard the Starliner. It was actually the 3rd periodic air travel of the spacecraft, and its own second profit coming from the orbiting lab. Starliner right now is going to ship to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Fla for evaluation and processing.NASA's Commercial Staff System requires a space probe to pilot a crewed exam flight to prove the system is ready for routine trips to as well as from the orbiting lab. Adhering to Starliner's come back, the firm will certainly evaluate all mission-related information." Our team are delighted to possess Starliner home securely. This was a significant examination air travel for NASA in preparing our company up for potential purposes on the Starliner device," mentioned Steve Stich, manager of NASA's Business Team Course. "There was a ton of important learning that will permit our lasting effectiveness. I wish to acclaim the whole entire group for their effort as well as commitment over recent 3 months.".NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore as well as Suni Williams released on June 5 aboard Starliner for the agency's Boeing Crewed Trip Test coming from Peninsula Canaveral Space Pressure Terminal in Florida. On June 6, as Starliner came close to the spaceport station, NASA and also Boeing identified helium water leaks and also seasoned concerns with the space capsule's response control thrusters. Adhering to weeks of in-space and also ground screening, specialized variation appointments, and organization testimonials, NASA decided to focus on safety and also yield Starliner without its crew. Wilmore and Williams will definitely continue their work aboard station as component of the Exploration 71/72 workers, sending back in February 2025 along with the company's SpaceX Crew-9 goal.The workers air travel examination belongs to NASA's Business Team Plan. The goal of NASA's Commercial Staff Program is safe, reliable, and also economical transit to and also coming from the International Spaceport station and low Planet track. This currently is actually providing extra research opportunity as well as has actually enhanced the chance for revelation aboard humankind's microgravity testbed, including aiding NASA get ready for human expedition of the Moon as well as Mars.Find out more regarding NASA's Industrial Team system at:.https://www.nasa.gov/commercialcrew.- side-.Joshua Finch/ Jimi RussellHeadquarters, Washington202-358-1100joshua.a.finch@nasa.gov/ james.j.russell@nasa.gov.Leah CheshierJohnson Area Center, 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.