.NASA and Boeing securely returned the uncrewed Starliner space capsule observing its landing at 10:01 p.m. MDT Sept. 6 at White Sands Room Harbor in New Mexico, wrapping up a three-month flight exam to the International Spaceport Station." I am actually exceptionally happy with the job our collective group embeded this whole entire trip test, as well as we delight in to see Starliner's secure profit," pointed out Ken Bowersox, associate manager, Room Workflow Purpose Directorate at NASA Central Office in Washington. "Although it was actually required to return the spacecraft uncrewed, NASA and also Boeing learned a fabulous quantity about Starliner in the absolute most extreme environment achievable. NASA eagerly anticipates our continuous deal with the Boeing crew to continue towards qualification of Starliner for workers rotation missions to the space station.".The tour on June 5 was the first time astronauts released aboard the Starliner. It was actually the third periodic tour of the spacecraft, and its 2nd yield coming from the orbiting lab. Starliner now will ship to NASA's Kennedy Area Facility in Fla for examination and also handling.NASA's Office Staff Plan requires a space capsule to fly a crewed examination tour to verify the system is ready for frequent air travels to as well as from the orbiting laboratory. Following Starliner's profits, the company will assess all mission-related data." Our company are thrilled to have Starliner home safely and securely. This was actually a crucial examination tour for NASA in setting us up for potential objectives on the Starliner device," stated Steve Stich, manager of NASA's Commercial Staff Program. "There was a considerable amount of important learning that will definitely enable our long-lasting effectiveness. I want to commend the whole team for their hard work and also commitment over recent three months.".NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams introduced on June 5 aboard Starliner for the firm's Boeing Crewed Flight Exam coming from Peninsula Canaveral Area Pressure Terminal in Florida. On June 6, as Starliner came close to the spaceport station, NASA as well as Boeing recognized helium cracks as well as skilled issues with the space probe's response management thrusters. Observing weeks of in-space and ground testing, specialized variation appointments, and also organization customer reviews, NASA decided to focus on protection as well as yield Starliner without its own team. Wilmore and also Williams are going to continue their work aboard station as part of the Expedition 71/72 staff, giving back in February 2025 with the agency's SpaceX Crew-9 purpose.The team air travel test is part of NASA's Industrial Team Plan. The objective of NASA's Industrial Workers System is secure, reliable, as well as affordable transport to as well as from the International Space Station and low Earth track. This already is supplying extra analysis time and has actually boosted the chance for discovery aboard humanity's microgravity testbed, consisting of helping NASA prepare for individual expedition of the Moon and Mars.Discover more regarding NASA's Office Workers program 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 Room Facility, Florida321-867-2468steven.p.siceloff@nasa.gov/ danielle.c.sempsrott@nasa.gov/ stephanie.n.plucinsky@nasa.gov.