Delayed Return for NASA Astronauts Williams and Wilmore

Fri Mar 14 2025 16:55:25 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Delayed Return for NASA Astronauts Williams and Wilmore

NASA reports that astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will have an extended stay on the International Space Station due to ongoing technical issues.


The wait for NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to return home has been prolonged yet again, initially set for an eight-day mission that began in June. Their scheduled return has been postponed to late March or possibly April 2025 because of delays linked to the experimental Boeing Starliner spacecraft, which has encountered technical difficulties. Originally, their mission was supposed to conclude earlier, but they must now await the launch of a new crew to the ISS before they can come back home.

NASA has assured that the astronauts are safe and have ample supplies onboard. Recently received resupply flights have ensured that the station is well-stocked with food, water, and oxygen. In a statement, NASA mentioned, "The resupply spacecraft also carried special items for the crew to celebrate the holidays aboard the orbital platform."

Despite their extended absence from home, experts like Dr. Simeon Barber from the Open University have expressed confidence that six months is not uncommon for such missions, and that Williams and Wilmore likely cherish their time aboard the ISS. However, Dr. Barber acknowledged that the missed holiday celebrations may be disappointing for the astronauts.

The next crew launch intended to replace Williams and Wilmore experienced delays, initially scheduled for February 2025, but has now been pushed back. SpaceX is working on the delivery of a new Dragon capsule, which will now have its flight readiness pushed to late March. NASA has evaluated options for other crew transport methods but ultimately decided that awaiting the new capsule would be most efficient for mission continuity.

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