.NASA and also Boeing safely sent back the uncrewed Starliner space probe observing its touchdown at 10:01 p.m. MDT Sept. 6 at White Sands Space Port in New Mexico, wrapping up a three-month tour test to the International Space Station." I am actually remarkably pleased with the work our aggregate team took into this entire air travel exam, and also our team are pleased to view Starliner's secure profit," mentioned Ken Bowersox, associate supervisor, Area Operations Goal Directorate at NASA Base Of Operations in Washington. "Even though it was actually important to return the spacecraft uncrewed, NASA as well as Boeing knew an incredible quantity concerning Starliner in the absolute most harsh setting achievable. NASA anticipates our continuing partner with the Boeing staff to go ahead towards certification of Starliner for workers turning missions to the space station.".The air travel on June 5 was actually the first time rocketeers introduced aboard the Starliner. It was the 3rd periodic tour of the space capsule, and also its own second yield coming from the orbiting research laboratory. Starliner now will deliver to NASA's Kennedy Area Center in Florida for assessment and handling.NASA's Business Staff Course needs a spacecraft to flight a crewed exam trip to confirm the body awaits routine flights to as well as coming from the orbiting lab. Observing Starliner's come back, the agency will examine all mission-related data." Our team are actually thrilled to possess Starliner home securely. This was an essential examination flight for NASA in preparing our company up for potential goals on the Starliner system," stated Steve Stich, manager of NASA's Industrial Crew Plan. "There was a great deal of important understanding that will permit our long-term effectiveness. I desire to applaud the entire group for their effort and also dedication over the past three months.".NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore as well as Suni Williams launched on June 5 aboard Starliner for the company's Boeing Crewed Tour Test coming from Peninsula Canaveral Area Power Terminal in Florida. On June 6, as Starliner moved toward the space station, NASA and also Boeing recognized helium leaks and seasoned concerns along with the spacecraft's reaction management thrusters. Following full weeks of in-space and also ground testing, technical variation appointments, and organization assessments, NASA made the decision to focus on safety and security and return Starliner without its crew. Wilmore and also Williams will certainly proceed their work aboard station as portion of the Exploration 71/72 crew, giving back in February 2025 with the company's SpaceX Crew-9 objective.The workers air travel test belongs to NASA's Commercial Workers System. The target of NASA's Industrial Team System is actually risk-free, reliable, and also cost-efficient transit to and also coming from the International Spaceport station and reduced Planet orbit. This currently is giving added research study time and has increased the possibility for revelation aboard mankind's microgravity testbed, featuring aiding NASA prepare for individual exploration of the Moon and also Mars.Find out more about NASA's Business Staff course 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 Room Center, Houston281-483-5111leah.d.cheshier@nasa.gov.Steve Siceloff/ Danielle Sempsrott/ Stephanie PlucinskyKennedy Space Center, Florida321-867-2468steven.p.siceloff@nasa.gov/ danielle.c.sempsrott@nasa.gov/ stephanie.n.plucinsky@nasa.gov.