.NASA and Boeing securely returned the uncrewed Starliner space capsule observing its touchdown at 10:01 p.m. MDT Sept. 6 at White Sands Room Wharf in New Mexico, wrapping up a three-month trip test to the International Spaceport Station." I am very happy with the work our cumulative group put into this whole entire air travel exam, and we are pleased to observe Starliner's safe yield," claimed Ken Bowersox, associate administrator, Space Operations Objective Directorate at NASA Base in Washington. "Despite the fact that it was essential to come back the spacecraft uncrewed, NASA and also Boeing learned an awesome amount concerning Starliner in the absolute most harsh setting achievable. NASA looks forward to our continued partner with the Boeing crew to move on towards accreditation of Starliner for crew turning missions to the spaceport station.".The air travel on June 5 was the very first time rocketeers launched aboard the Starliner. It was the 3rd orbital flight of the spacecraft, and its own 2nd yield from the orbiting lab. Starliner currently will certainly transport to NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Fla for inspection as well as processing.NASA's Office Workers Plan needs a spacecraft to take flight a crewed test flight to confirm the system is ready for regular air travels to and also coming from the orbiting lab. Following Starliner's come back, the agency is going to evaluate all mission-related data." Our experts are delighted to possess Starliner home carefully. This was actually a significant exam air travel for NASA in specifying our company up for potential missions on the Starliner device," mentioned Steve Stich, supervisor of NASA's Office Staff System. "There was a great deal of important discovering that will allow our long-term success. I intend to commend the whole entire staff for their hard work as well as commitment over recent three months.".NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams introduced on June 5 aboard Starliner for the company's Boeing Crewed Flight Exam from Cape Canaveral Room Power Station in Florida. On June 6, as Starliner came close to the space station, NASA as well as Boeing determined helium water leaks and also seasoned concerns along with the spacecraft's response control thrusters. Following full weeks of in-space as well as ground screening, specialized interchange appointments, and firm evaluations, NASA decided to prioritize protection and also profit Starliner without its workers. Wilmore and also Williams are going to proceed their job aboard station as portion of the Exploration 71/72 crew, sending back in February 2025 with the agency's SpaceX Crew-9 goal.The staff flight exam becomes part of NASA's Commercial Workers Plan. The target of NASA's Industrial Crew System is actually secure, reputable, and also cost-effective transport to as well as coming from the International Spaceport station and reduced Planet orbit. This already is supplying added analysis time as well as has actually enhanced the chance for exploration aboard mankind's microgravity testbed, consisting of assisting NASA get ready for individual expedition of the Moon and Mars.Find out more regarding NASA's Commercial Staff course 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 Center, Houston281-483-5111leah.d.cheshier@nasa.gov.Steve Siceloff/ Danielle Sempsrott/ Stephanie PlucinskyKennedy Space Center, Florida321-867-2468steven.p.siceloff@nasa.gov/ danielle.c.sempsrott@nasa.gov/ stephanie.n.plucinsky@nasa.gov.