US President Donald Trump has reached SpaceX founder Elon Musk to facilitate the return of two American astronauts – Sunita Williams and Buch Willmore – who is riding on the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024. Astronauts, who originally planned for the 10-day mission, remain in space due to technical difficulties with the Starlineer spacecraft of Boeing, which was initially nominated for their return. Musk confirmed that the SpaceX would act as a mission, stating that astronauts were left to the ISS for an extended period by the President of the President who Biden’s previous administration.
Mission complications and NASA reaction
As ReportsNASA had already listed SpaceX to facilitate Williams and Wilmor’s return as part of the crew -9 mission. The original plan included the launch of four astronauts aboard in a SpaceX Dragon Capsule, but two astronauts were adjusted to adjust. Instead, in September 2024, only one astronaut and a cosmonot were sent, leaving space for the return of Williams and Wilmore.
However, there was a delay in December 2024 when SpaceX required additional time to prepare a dragon capsule for the upcoming crew -10 mission. As a result, Crew -9, which included Williams and Wilmore, was postponed by the end of March 2025. Despite concerns about their prolonged stay, NASA has stated that astronauts are in good health and spirits and are not trapped.
Statement of Elon Musk and Donald Trump
Elon Musk, in Post On X, it is said that SpaceX was requested to accelerate the return of astronauts and this arrangement was being made. He criticized the Biden administration, avoiding the delay. Truth Social, Donald Trump Comment He will soon conduct the mission and wish Kasturi success, although no specific timelines were provided.
Sunita Williams speaks about her extended migration
As InformedSunita Williams, at the age of 59, described the adjusting microgravity to such an extended period. She mentioned that she was trying to remember the spirit of walking, as she did not do so in several months. Despite the delay, he confirmed that he remained in good health waiting for the return mission.
