SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft docked at the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday, enabling the return of US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who had been stranded there for over nine months. The Crew-10 mission, which launched from Florida's Kennedy Space Center, also carries astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers. Wilmore and Williams were initially scheduled for an eight-day mission, but issues with the Starliner spacecraft led to their extended stay. They have been conducting important research and maintenance work during this time, which will contribute to scientific understanding as Crew-10 members settle in for their six-month mission.
SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft's successful docking at the ISS marks a crucial point for returning US astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams home after nine months.
The Crew-10 mission's crew members happily embraced the stranded astronauts at the ISS, demonstrating a poignant moment of relief and joy after extended isolation in space.
NASA's decision to return the Starliner spacecraft uncrewed was a paramount safety measure, influenced by identified helium leaks and thruster issues to minimize risks during their return.
Wilmore and Williams spent their prolonged stay on the ISS conducting research, maintenance, and testing for the Starliner systems, contributing significantly to scientific endeavors aboard the station.
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