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Successful Starliner Undocking And Landing Marks Milestone In Commercial Crew Program

Boeing's new Starliner capsule set for first crewed flight to space station, in Cape Canaveral

Thank you all for being here with us at this very late hour and for your interest in the undocking of the Starliner from the International Space Station and its successful landing. The Boeing team executed a fantastic job with the operations this evening, making several changes to the plan in short order to ensure a smooth mission. The departure sequence for the crewed Starliner mission differed significantly from the uncrewed mission, showcasing the team's adaptability and expertise.

After docking from the Harmony or Node 2 forward port, Starliner backed away and executed a series of breakout burns, moving up over and behind the ISS. The crew observed the spacecraft until it was out of view and then witnessed its re-entry and de-orbit, capturing remarkable views of the Starliner streaking through the atmosphere using station video cameras.

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