NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are set to return to Earth after an extended nine-month stay aboard the ISS due to issues with Boeing's Starliner, which required them to hitch a ride on a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft. Initial plans for their return faced multiple delays, including thruster failures and technical issues with a previous crewed mission. Coverage of their homecoming will start Monday night, with the splashdown expected on Tuesday evening, highlighting the evolving partnership between NASA and SpaceX.
Each of the astronauts was expected to have a one-week stay at the ISS, but due to safety concerns stemming from thruster failures, their mission was extended to nine months.
The return of the Starliner crew to Earth had been fraught with delays, first due to unsafe conditions for their return and later because of technical issues delaying the rescue mission.
This return mission marks a unique collaboration between NASA and SpaceX, providing astronauts with a safe passage back home despite the challenges faced.
The planned press conference after splashdown reflects the continued interest in the Starliner project and the ongoing developments in space travel partnerships.
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