.NASA and Boeing safely and securely gave back the uncrewed Starliner spacecraft following its own touchdown at 10:01 p.m. MDT Sept. 6 at White Sands Room Harbor in New Mexico, concluding a three-month tour exam to the International Spaceport Station." I am actually incredibly pleased with the work our collective group embeded this whole entire air travel test, and our team are pleased to observe Starliner's risk-free yield," mentioned Ken Bowersox, associate supervisor, Room Operations Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "Even though it was actually necessary to return the space probe uncrewed, NASA and also Boeing discovered an extraordinary volume concerning Starliner in one of the most harsh atmosphere achievable. NASA awaits our ongoing collaborate with the Boeing crew to move on toward accreditation of Starliner for crew turning goals to the space station.".The flight on June 5 was actually the very first time astronauts launched aboard the Starliner. It was actually the third periodic flight of the space probe, and also its 2nd return coming from the orbiting laboratory. Starliner right now is going to ship to NASA's Kennedy Area Facility in Fla for evaluation as well as processing.NASA's Office Workers Program calls for a space capsule to flight a crewed examination trip to show the unit awaits routine air travels to as well as coming from the orbiting research laboratory. Observing Starliner's return, the organization will definitely assess all mission-related information." Our team are actually delighted to have Starliner home properly. This was actually a significant examination flight for NASA in establishing our team up for future missions on the Starliner device," pointed out Steve Stich, supervisor of NASA's Industrial Staff Course. "There was a lot of important understanding that will certainly permit our long-term excellence. I intend to compliment the entire team for their effort and also dedication over the past three months.".NASA rocketeers Butch Wilmore and also Suni Williams introduced on June 5 aboard Starliner for the firm's Boeing Crewed Trip Exam from Cape Canaveral Area Pressure Station in Fla. On June 6, as Starliner moved toward the spaceport station, NASA as well as Boeing identified helium leaks and experienced concerns along with the spacecraft's reaction command thrusters. Observing full weeks of in-space and also ground screening, specialized variation appointments, as well as company testimonials, NASA decided to prioritize safety and security and yield Starliner without its workers. Wilmore as well as Williams will certainly continue their job aboard station as aspect of the Expedition 71/72 team, sending back in February 2025 with the company's SpaceX Crew-9 purpose.The workers flight examination belongs to NASA's Office Team Program. The target of NASA's Commercial Workers System is safe, trusted, and also cost-efficient transportation to and coming from the International Space Station and also reduced The planet orbit. This actually is offering additional research time as well as has enhanced the possibility for discovery aboard humanity's microgravity testbed, featuring helping NASA get ready for individual exploration of the Moon and Mars.Find out more about NASA's Industrial Workers 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 Area 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.