.NASA and Boeing securely returned the uncrewed Starliner space capsule following its landing at 10:01 p.m. MDT Sept. 6 at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico, wrapping up a three-month air travel test to the International Spaceport Station." I am actually exceptionally pleased with the work our collective crew embeded this entire air travel examination, and our company are pleased to see Starliner's secure yield," claimed Ken Bowersox, associate supervisor, Room Operations Purpose Directorate at NASA Central Office in Washington. "Despite the fact that it was actually necessary to come back the spacecraft uncrewed, NASA as well as Boeing learned an unbelievable amount concerning Starliner in the absolute most severe setting possible. NASA looks forward to our continuous deal with the Boeing group to continue toward accreditation of Starliner for staff turning objectives to the spaceport station.".The tour on June 5 was the first time rocketeers launched aboard the Starliner. It was actually the 3rd orbital flight of the space probe, and also its own second gain from the orbiting research laboratory. Starliner right now will ship to NASA's Kennedy Space Facility in Florida for evaluation as well as processing.NASA's Industrial Crew Course calls for a space probe to flight a crewed exam air travel to confirm the device awaits normal air travels to as well as coming from the orbiting research laboratory. Adhering to Starliner's return, the company is going to examine all mission-related records." Our experts are delighted to have Starliner home securely. This was a necessary test air travel for NASA in specifying our team up for potential goals on the Starliner body," pointed out Steve Stich, manager of NASA's Commercial Staff Plan. "There was actually a considerable amount of valuable understanding that are going to enable our long-lasting results. I want to acclaim the whole staff for their hard work as well as dedication over the past three months.".NASA rocketeers Butch Wilmore as well as Suni Williams launched on June 5 aboard Starliner for the agency's Boeing Crewed Trip Examination coming from Peninsula Canaveral Space Pressure Station in Florida. On June 6, as Starliner came close to the spaceport station, NASA and also Boeing determined helium cracks as well as professional issues along with the space capsule's response management thrusters. Following weeks of in-space and ground screening, specialized variation meetings, as well as agency testimonials, NASA decided to prioritize safety as well as return Starliner without its workers. Wilmore and also Williams will definitely proceed their job aboard station as component of the Expedition 71/72 crew, returning in February 2025 with the firm's SpaceX Crew-9 mission.The staff tour exam belongs to NASA's Industrial Workers System. The goal of NASA's Office Team Plan is actually secure, trusted, and also cost-effective transport to and coming from the International Spaceport station and reduced Planet track. This presently is actually supplying added study time as well as has increased the option for discovery aboard humankind's microgravity testbed, consisting of assisting NASA get ready for human exploration of the Moon and also Mars.Discover more about NASA's Business Team 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 Area 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.