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    NASA Astronauts Face Nine-Month ISS Stay Due to Return Delays

    Kanika SharmaBy Kanika SharmaDecember 19, 2024 Space No Comments2 Mins Read
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    NASA Astronauts Face Extended Stay on ISS Until March

    NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will remain on the International Space Station (ISS) until at least late March. Their return, initially planned for February, marks a significant extension of their original eight-day mission, which has now spanned over nine months.

    The astronauts traveled to the ISS in June aboard a Boeing Starliner capsule for a test mission. However, the spacecraft was deemed unfit for their return journey, prompting a delay in their departure.

    Crew-10 Mission Delays Return
    NASA confirmed that Williams and Wilmore, along with astronauts Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov, will return to Earth only after the Crew-10 mission reaches the ISS. The Crew-10 launch, originally scheduled for February, has been postponed to late March.

    The agency stated this overlap period, called a “handover period,” ensures that the current Crew-9 members can share valuable insights with the incoming crew. This transition supports ongoing research and maintenance aboard the station.

    Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov joined the ISS in September, more than three months after Williams and Wilmore. The staggered schedule has allowed for better management of ISS operations despite delays.

    Delays to Ensure Mission Preparedness
    The Crew-10 mission delay stems from additional preparations needed for the Dragon spacecraft. NASA noted that the extra time will allow teams to finalise the spacecraft’s processing and ensure mission readiness.

    While NASA has not set a specific return date for Williams and Wilmore, their extended stay underscores the challenges of space exploration and the importance of ensuring safety and mission success.

    With inputs from Reuters

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