.NASA and also Boeing safely and securely came back the uncrewed Starliner spacecraft observing its own touchdown at 10:01 p.m. MDT Sept. 6 at White Sands Space Port in New Mexico, concluding a three-month trip examination to the International Space Station." I am actually extremely happy with the job our aggregate crew embeded this whole flight test, and also our experts delight in to see Starliner's risk-free yield," mentioned Ken Bowersox, associate manager, Area Functions Purpose Directorate at NASA Company Headquaters in Washington. "Even though it was important to return the spacecraft uncrewed, NASA and Boeing found out an astonishing volume about Starliner in the most excessive environment possible. NASA looks forward to our continued deal with the Boeing team to move on towards accreditation of Starliner for crew rotation missions to the space station.".The flight on June 5 was actually the first time astronauts launched aboard the Starliner. It was actually the 3rd periodic air travel of the space capsule, and also its second gain from the orbiting lab. Starliner now will deliver to NASA's Kennedy Area Facility in Fla for inspection as well as processing.NASA's Commercial Crew System requires a spacecraft to flight a crewed examination air travel to confirm the device is ready for routine tours to and from the orbiting laboratory. Observing Starliner's come back, the company will evaluate all mission-related records." Our team are delighted to possess Starliner home carefully. This was a crucial test flight for NASA in setting us up for potential purposes on the Starliner system," claimed Steve Stich, manager of NASA's Office Team Plan. "There was a considerable amount of important understanding that are going to enable our long-lasting success. I desire to compliment the whole entire group for their hard work and also devotion over recent three months.".NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams launched on June 5 aboard Starliner for the organization's Boeing Crewed Tour Examination from Peninsula Canaveral Room Power Station in Fla. On June 6, as Starliner came close to the space station, NASA and Boeing pinpointed helium water leaks and also seasoned concerns with the space probe's response management thrusters. Following weeks of in-space as well as ground testing, technological variation appointments, and also company reviews, NASA made the decision to focus on protection and also gain Starliner without its staff. Wilmore and also Williams will definitely proceed their work aboard terminal as part of the Expedition 71/72 team, returning in February 2025 with the firm's SpaceX Crew-9 mission.The team tour test belongs to NASA's Office Staff Program. The objective of NASA's Commercial Workers Plan is actually safe, dependable, and economical transport to as well as coming from the International Space Station and reduced The planet track. This currently is delivering added research study time and has improved the chance for exploration aboard mankind's microgravity testbed, featuring aiding NASA organize human expedition of the Moon and Mars.Find out more regarding NASA's Business Staff 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 Center, Houston281-483-5111leah.d.cheshier@nasa.gov.Steve Siceloff/ Danielle Sempsrott/ Stephanie PlucinskyKennedy Room Center, Florida321-867-2468steven.p.siceloff@nasa.gov/ danielle.c.sempsrott@nasa.gov/ stephanie.n.plucinsky@nasa.gov.