NASA astronaut Nick Hague will fly to the International Space Station aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon for the upcoming Crew-9 mission alongside Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.
NASA chief astronaut Joe Acaba described the decision as 'another tough decision,' noting the challenges of assigning experienced crew members while ensuring safe international operations at the ISS.
With two unoccupied seats in Crew-9 now designated for the Starliner crew's return, this decision highlights NASA's commitment to mission safety in spaceflight.
NASA confirmed that both Zena Cardman and Stephanie Wilson, who were bumped from Crew-9, are eligible for reassignment on future missions, focusing on flexibility in scheduling.
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