NASA and SpaceX Accelerate Crew-10 Launch: Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to Return Early
In a critical decision, NASA and SpaceX have moved up the Crew-10 launch, allowing astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to return from the International Space Station (ISS) earlier than expected. Originally scheduled to return in late March or early April, Williams and Wilmore will now depart in mid-March 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule, Endeavor.
The astronauts' extended stay on the ISS was due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which included a helium leak. NASA’s decision to use Endurance, a previously flown Crew Dragon capsule, for the upcoming Crew-10 mission has accelerated the timeline.
Key Highlights:The Mission Timeline:Crew-10 Team Members:Preparing for the Crew-10 Launch:The Extended Stay and ISS Operations:
The Mission Time...