.NASA and Boeing carefully returned the uncrewed Starliner space capsule observing its own touchdown at 10:01 p.m. MDT Sept. 6 at White Sands Area Harbor in New Mexico, wrapping up a three-month flight examination to the International Space Station." I am exceptionally pleased with the job our collective group embeded this whole flight examination, and also our team are pleased to find Starliner's risk-free yield," stated Ken Bowersox, associate administrator, Area Functions Goal Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "Even though it was essential to come back the space capsule uncrewed, NASA as well as Boeing knew an incredible volume about Starliner in the most harsh setting feasible. NASA anticipates our ongoing partner with the Boeing crew to proceed toward accreditation of Starliner for crew turning purposes to the spaceport station.".The air travel on June 5 was actually the first time astronauts launched aboard the Starliner. It was the third periodic tour of the spacecraft, as well as its own second profit from the orbiting lab. Starliner right now will certainly deliver to NASA's Kennedy Room Center in Florida for evaluation as well as handling.NASA's Office Team Course requires a spacecraft to flight a crewed test trip to verify the unit is ready for routine trips to and from the orbiting lab. Observing Starliner's come back, the agency will definitely evaluate all mission-related information." Our company are actually thrilled to have Starliner home securely. This was actually a vital test trip for NASA in setting our team up for potential missions on the Starliner device," pointed out Steve Stich, manager of NASA's Industrial Crew Program. "There was a great deal of beneficial understanding that are going to enable our lasting success. I wish to compliment the entire team for their effort and devotion over the past three months.".NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and also Suni Williams launched on June 5 aboard Starliner for the organization's Boeing Crewed Air travel Test coming from Peninsula Canaveral Area Pressure Terminal in Florida. On June 6, as Starliner came close to the space station, NASA and also Boeing recognized helium leaks and expert concerns along with the space capsule's response control thrusters. Adhering to weeks of in-space as well as ground screening, specialized variation meetings, and also company evaluations, NASA made the decision to prioritize safety and security and also return Starliner without its own staff. Wilmore and also Williams will continue their job aboard terminal as aspect of the Trip 71/72 crew, giving back in February 2025 with the organization's SpaceX Crew-9 purpose.The crew trip examination belongs to NASA's Office Workers Course. The objective of NASA's Business Team Course is risk-free, trustworthy, and also economical transportation to as well as from the International Spaceport station and also reduced Planet track. This already is actually delivering additional study opportunity and has increased the option for discovery aboard mankind's microgravity testbed, consisting of assisting NASA plan for individual expedition of the Moon and Mars.Discover more about NASA's Business Crew plan 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 Facility, Houston281-483-5111leah.d.cheshier@nasa.gov.Steve Siceloff/ Danielle Sempsrott/ Stephanie PlucinskyKennedy Area Center, Florida321-867-2468steven.p.siceloff@nasa.gov/ danielle.c.sempsrott@nasa.gov/ stephanie.n.plucinsky@nasa.gov.