NASA Prepares for Starliner's Return from ISS Mission

Starliner has been docked at the ISS since June, conducting various experiments and testing its capabilities.

NASA engineers and mission controllers are closely monitoring Starliner's systems and preparing for its safe return to Earth.

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The spacecraft is scheduled to undock from the ISS and make a controlled re-entry into Earth's atmosphere.

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Starliner is expected to land at White Sands Space Harbor in New Mexico.

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NASA teams are ready to support the landing operations and recover the spacecraft.

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The successful return of Starliner will be a significant milestone for NASA's commercial crew program.

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"We are excited to bring Starliner home safely and learn from this mission as we continue to develop our capabilities for future human spaceflight."

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The future of human space exploration is bright, and Starliner's return is a step in the right direction.

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