The recent SpaceX Starship explosion has raised fears that stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore may face additional delays in their return from the ISS. Although the failure has sparked criticism and skepticism, experts believe that the Crew-9 Dragon capsule, which will be used for their return, is not impacted by the Starship incident. Nevertheless, concerns about the complexities of space travel and the direction of private spaceflight were voiced, highlighting worries that commercial interests may overshadow scientific expertise in future missions.
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"Experts told DailyMail.com that the Starship explosion is no reason to believe that Crew-9 Dragon capsule, which will carry the stranded astronauts home, will malfunction."
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