.NASA and Boeing safely returned the uncrewed Starliner space probe observing its own landing at 10:01 p.m. MDT Sept. 6 at White Sands Space Port in New Mexico, concluding a three-month trip test to the International Space Station." I am actually very proud of the work our cumulative team took into this entire trip exam, as well as our experts delight in to find Starliner's risk-free yield," said Ken Bowersox, associate administrator, Area Workflow Goal Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. "Despite the fact that it was required to return the space probe uncrewed, NASA and also Boeing learned an unbelievable volume concerning Starliner in the best harsh setting possible. NASA looks forward to our continued team up with the Boeing crew to proceed towards qualification of Starliner for crew rotation goals to the spaceport station.".The air travel on June 5 was the first time astronauts released aboard the Starliner. It was actually the 3rd periodic trip of the spacecraft, and also its 2nd yield from the orbiting lab. Starliner right now will definitely deliver to NASA's Kennedy Area Facility in Fla for inspection as well as handling.NASA's Commercial Team Program calls for a spacecraft to pilot a crewed exam trip to prove the device awaits frequent tours to and also coming from the orbiting laboratory. Observing Starliner's return, the firm will evaluate all mission-related records." Our experts are delighted to possess Starliner home securely. This was actually a necessary test air travel for NASA in setting our team up for future objectives on the Starliner system," said Steve Stich, supervisor of NASA's Office Staff System. "There was actually a bunch of useful learning that will certainly allow our long-lasting success. I want to compliment the entire group for their effort and dedication over the past three months.".NASA rocketeers Butch Wilmore as well as Suni Williams released on June 5 aboard Starliner for the organization's Boeing Crewed Flight Examination from Peninsula Canaveral Space Pressure Station in Fla. On June 6, as Starliner moved toward the spaceport station, NASA and Boeing pinpointed helium leaks and expert problems along with the spacecraft's response command thrusters. Following full weeks of in-space as well as ground testing, technological interchange appointments, and also company testimonials, NASA decided to prioritize security as well as gain Starliner without its own team. Wilmore and Williams are going to proceed their work aboard station as portion of the Expedition 71/72 staff, returning in February 2025 along with the firm's SpaceX Crew-9 mission.The staff flight test is part of NASA's Commercial Staff Course. The target of NASA's Business Workers Plan is secure, trusted, and also cost-efficient transit to and from the International Spaceport station and also reduced Planet track. This presently is supplying extra investigation time and has improved the possibility for exploration aboard humanity's microgravity testbed, including assisting NASA organize individual expedition of the Moon as well as Mars.Find out more about NASA's Business Workers program 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 Area Facility, Florida321-867-2468steven.p.siceloff@nasa.gov/ danielle.c.sempsrott@nasa.gov/ stephanie.n.plucinsky@nasa.gov.