Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:56pm on 26 Feb 2025,Wednesday Science
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, stranded on the ISS since September, will return earlier than expected aboard SpaceX's Dragon. Originally set for a June return via Boeing’s Starliner, delays forced NASA to reassign them. The agency will now launch Crew-10 on March 12 using an older Dragon capsule, making way for Crew-9’s return by mid-March. The decision follows extended delays and growing concerns over their prolonged stay. NASA’s Steve Stich acknowledged spaceflight’s challenges, stating, “Unexpected hurdles are part of the mission.” The duo will return after Crew-10's arrival, ending their eight-month mission.
