.NASA as well as Boeing safely gave back the uncrewed Starliner space probe observing its own landing at 10:01 p.m. MDT Sept. 6 at White Sands Area Port in New Mexico, concluding a three-month trip exam to the International Space Station." I am actually very happy with the job our collective team embeded this entire flight examination, as well as we delight in to find Starliner's risk-free yield," stated Ken Bowersox, associate supervisor, Area Functions Goal Directorate at NASA Head Office in Washington. "Even though it was needed to return the space probe uncrewed, NASA and also Boeing learned an awesome quantity about Starliner in one of the most extreme atmosphere feasible. NASA expects our continuous work with the Boeing team to proceed towards certification of Starliner for team rotation objectives to the spaceport station.".The air travel on June 5 was the first time rocketeers launched aboard the Starliner. It was actually the 3rd orbital flight of the spacecraft, and its 2nd yield coming from the orbiting lab. Starliner right now will definitely ship to NASA's Kennedy Area Center in Florida for assessment and processing.NASA's Industrial Workers Course demands a space probe to take flight a crewed examination tour to prove the system is ready for normal air travels to and also from the orbiting laboratory. Adhering to Starliner's return, the company will certainly review all mission-related records." Our company are thrilled to possess Starliner home safely and securely. This was actually a crucial test flight for NASA in preparing us up for future objectives on the Starliner body," said Steve Stich, manager of NASA's Commercial Staff Program. "There was actually a great deal of useful learning that will definitely enable our long-lasting effectiveness. I desire to acclaim the whole entire team for their hard work and also dedication over recent 3 months.".NASA rocketeers Butch Wilmore as well as Suni Williams introduced on June 5 aboard Starliner for the company's Boeing Crewed Trip Exam coming from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Fla. On June 6, as Starliner moved toward the space station, NASA and also Boeing determined helium water leaks and skilled concerns along with the space capsule's response management thrusters. Following weeks of in-space and ground testing, technical interchange appointments, and company customer reviews, NASA made the decision to prioritize safety and security as well as return Starliner without its workers. Wilmore as well as Williams will proceed their work aboard terminal as aspect of the Expedition 71/72 staff, giving back in February 2025 with the company's SpaceX Crew-9 goal.The staff flight exam belongs to NASA's Business Crew Plan. The goal of NASA's Industrial Crew System is actually secure, trusted, and also economical transportation to as well as coming from the International Spaceport station and also reduced The planet orbit. This actually is providing additional investigation time as well as has actually increased the opportunity for exploration aboard humankind's microgravity testbed, featuring assisting NASA organize human exploration of the Moon and also Mars.Learn more about NASA's Industrial 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 Area Center, Houston281-483-5111leah.d.cheshier@nasa.gov.Steve Siceloff/ Danielle Sempsrott/ Stephanie PlucinskyKennedy Space Facility, Florida321-867-2468steven.p.siceloff@nasa.gov/ danielle.c.sempsrott@nasa.gov/ stephanie.n.plucinsky@nasa.gov.