The mission known as Crew-9 is notable for its small crew size, carrying just one NASA astronaut and one Russian cosmonaut instead of the usual four.
NASA's decision to use SpaceX for the return of astronauts Williams and Wilmore was driven by safety concerns regarding Boeing's Starliner system, deemed too risky.
The launch of the Falcon 9 rocket, scheduled for Saturday, will represent a significant achievement for SpaceX, demonstrating its capabilities in human spaceflight.
The delay in launching the Crew-9 mission due to Hurricane Helene emphasized the operational challenges faced when coordinating space missions.
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