.NASA as well as Boeing safely and securely sent back the uncrewed Starliner spacecraft observing its own touchdown at 10:01 p.m. MDT Sept. 6 at White Sands Area Harbor in New Mexico, concluding a three-month tour examination to the International Space Station." I am extremely pleased with the job our aggregate crew took into this entire trip exam, and also our team delight in to find Starliner's secure return," pointed out Ken Bowersox, associate administrator, Area Functions Mission Directorate at NASA Main Office in Washington. "Even though it was required to return the space capsule uncrewed, NASA as well as Boeing found out an extraordinary amount about Starliner in one of the most excessive atmosphere feasible. NASA awaits our ongoing work with the Boeing crew to move on toward qualification of Starliner for team turning goals to the spaceport station.".The air travel on June 5 was actually the first time astronauts released aboard the Starliner. It was actually the third periodic trip of the space capsule, as well as its second yield coming from the orbiting laboratory. Starliner right now will definitely deliver to NASA's Kennedy Area Facility in Florida for inspection and also processing.NASA's Office Team System needs a space capsule to pilot a crewed test trip to show the unit is ready for regular flights to and coming from the orbiting research laboratory. Adhering to Starliner's profits, the firm will review all mission-related information." Our experts are actually delighted to possess Starliner home securely. This was a necessary exam tour for NASA in establishing us up for potential goals on the Starliner system," stated Steve Stich, manager of NASA's Business Staff Program. "There was a ton of valuable learning that are going to allow our long-term excellence. I wish to compliment the whole team for their effort and also dedication over recent 3 months.".NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore as well as Suni Williams launched on June 5 aboard Starliner for the organization's Boeing Crewed Trip Test from Peninsula Canaveral Room Force Station in Fla. On June 6, as Starliner came close to the space station, NASA and also Boeing recognized helium cracks as well as seasoned issues with the space capsule's response management thrusters. Adhering to weeks of in-space and ground testing, specialized interchange conferences, and company testimonials, NASA made the decision to focus on security and yield Starliner without its staff. Wilmore and also Williams will continue their job aboard station as aspect of the Trip 71/72 team, returning in February 2025 along with the organization's SpaceX Crew-9 mission.The crew tour examination is part of NASA's Office Workers System. The target of NASA's Business Workers Program is risk-free, trusted, as well as economical transport to and from the International Space Station and also low Earth orbit. This actually is actually giving extra investigation opportunity and has actually boosted the option for revelation aboard humankind's microgravity testbed, consisting of assisting NASA prepare for individual expedition of the Moon and Mars.Find out more concerning NASA's Business Staff plan 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 Facility, Florida321-867-2468steven.p.siceloff@nasa.gov/ danielle.c.sempsrott@nasa.gov/ stephanie.n.plucinsky@nasa.gov.