Boeing Starliner’s Return from ISS Mark Your Calendar for September 6

NASA sets the Boeing Starliner’s undocking from the ISS for September 6. Exciting space event ahead!

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Starliner is set to undock from the ISS at 6:04 p.m. EDT on September 6, beginning its journey back to Earth.

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After undocking, Starliner will descend to Earth, aiming for a parachute-assisted landing in New Mexico.

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The capsule will land at White Sands Space Harbor, New Mexico, about six hours after undocking.

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NASA conducted a thorough review before approving Starliner’s return to ensure a safe re-entry and landing.

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Originally a 10-day mission, Starliner’s stay was extended to investigate a thruster issue on the capsule.

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NASA ground teams will remotely control Starliner’s maneuvers for undocking, re-entry, and landing.

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Starliner has completed two successful uncrewed entry and landing tests during previous orbital flights.

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