.NASA as well as Boeing properly gave back the uncrewed Starliner space capsule following its touchdown at 10:01 p.m. MDT Sept. 6 at White Sands Room Wharf in New Mexico, ending a three-month trip examination to the International Spaceport Station." I am actually exceptionally proud of the job our aggregate staff put into this whole entire tour exam, and also our company delight in to view Starliner's secure gain," mentioned Ken Bowersox, associate manager, Room Functions Objective Directorate at NASA Main Office in Washington. "Although it was actually required to return the space capsule uncrewed, NASA and also Boeing found out an incredible volume about Starliner in the most severe setting achievable. NASA eagerly anticipates our continued work with the Boeing team to go ahead towards certification of Starliner for staff rotation objectives to the space station.".The trip on June 5 was actually the first time rocketeers launched aboard the Starliner. It was the 3rd orbital tour of the space probe, and also its second profit from the orbiting research laboratory. Starliner currently is going to deliver to NASA's Kennedy Area Center in Florida for assessment as well as processing.NASA's Office Team Program needs a space probe to pilot a crewed test air travel to confirm the system awaits routine tours to as well as from the orbiting laboratory. Adhering to Starliner's come back, the firm will certainly examine all mission-related records." Our team are delighted to have Starliner home safely and securely. This was actually a significant exam air travel for NASA in preparing us up for future purposes on the Starliner device," stated Steve Stich, supervisor of NASA's Office Crew Program. "There was a lot of important understanding that will allow our long-term effectiveness. I want to commend the whole entire staff for their effort as well as devotion over recent 3 months.".NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams released on June 5 aboard Starliner for the company's Boeing Crewed Air travel Examination from Peninsula Canaveral Room Force Station in Florida. On June 6, as Starliner moved toward the spaceport station, NASA as well as Boeing determined helium water leaks and skilled concerns along with the spacecraft's response control thrusters. Adhering to weeks of in-space as well as ground screening, specialized interchange appointments, and also firm evaluations, NASA made the decision to prioritize safety as well as gain Starliner without its workers. Wilmore and also Williams will proceed their job aboard terminal as portion of the Expedition 71/72 workers, returning in February 2025 along with the organization's SpaceX Crew-9 objective.The workers trip exam is part of NASA's Industrial Team Program. The objective of NASA's Commercial Workers Course is safe, reputable, and cost-effective transit to and also from the International Spaceport station and also low The planet track. This actually is supplying additional research study time as well as has raised the chance for revelation aboard mankind's microgravity testbed, including aiding NASA get ready for individual expedition of the Moon as well as Mars.Find out more regarding NASA's Business Team course 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 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.