NASA Astronauts to Return After Nine Months on ISS Due to Starliner Issues
Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are set to return to Earth aboard SpaceX's Dragon capsule on March 18, concluding an extended mission caused by Boeing spacecraft malfunctions.
- Wilmore and Williams launched aboard Boeing's Starliner in June 2024 for an eight-day mission, but spacecraft malfunctions extended their stay to over nine months.
- The Boeing Starliner experienced helium leaks and thruster malfunctions, leading NASA to return it to Earth uncrewed in September 2024 for safety reasons.
- SpaceX's Crew-9 mission in September 2024 included empty seats for Wilmore and Williams, but their return was delayed until the arrival of Crew-10 this past weekend.
- Crew-10 successfully docked at the ISS on March 16, enabling the astronauts’ return aboard SpaceX's Dragon capsule, now scheduled for March 18 due to favorable weather.
- During their extended stay, Wilmore and Williams contributed to ISS operations, research, and testing of Starliner systems, while their situation garnered political and public attention.
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