NASA's recent Crew 9 mission launched with two astronauts, Wilmore and Williams, to address the needs of the International Space Station and ensure astronaut safety. The decision involved logistical considerations regarding flight schedules and the timely provision of SpaceX spacesuits and seat adjustments for the astronauts. Key figures from NASA and SpaceX emphasized collaboration and decision-making at the programmatic level, ensuring the mission's success. This cooperation allows for better planning and risk management in future commercial and crewed space flights, highlighting the importance of communication within the aerospace community.
"When we laid all that out, the best option was really the one that we're embarking upon now," Stich said. "And so we did Crew 9, flying the two empty seats, flying a suit for Butch up..."
"Dana and I worked to come up with a decision that worked for the Commercial Crew Program and Space Station," Stich said. "And then, Ken (Bowersox), we all, we had the Flight Readiness Review process with you..."
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