Astronauts Sunita Williams Arrive Home in 2025
Monday, 26 August 2024, 10:50
Astronauts Sunita Williams Set for Return from Space
In a recent announcement, NASA confirmed that Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth in February 2025. This decision comes after the duo has spent over two months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), far exceeding their original eight-day mission plan.
Details of the Mission Extension
- Original launch date: June 5
- Mission duration: Extended from eight days to approximately eight months
- Return vehicle: Boeing Starliner spacecraft, which will be un-crewed for the return
The unexpected delay has brought significant attention to the operational challenges facing astronauts in space. As NASA prepares for their return, they are also focusing on future missions and advancements in space travel technology.
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