Author: Huma Siddiqui

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore have safely returned to Earth after an unexpected nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Initially slated for an eight-day stay, their mission was extended due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, which experienced thruster malfunctions and helium leaks, rendering it unfit for the return journey. In response to these challenges, NASA collaborated with SpaceX to facilitate the astronauts’ return. The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, propelled by the reliable Falcon 9 rocket, was deployed for the rescue mission. The capsule successfully docked with the ISS before beginning the carefully calculated…