Stranded Astronauts Finally Make Their Way Home from ISS
Spacecraft Carrying Stranded Astronauts Departs International Space Station (ISS) - Spacecraft Carrying Stranded Astronauts Departs International Space Station (ISS)
Hey there! Here's the lowdown on the recent events with the International Space Station (ISS).
Before we dive in, let's talk about the two astronauts that have been in the spotlight – Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. They initially blast-offed to the ISS in a Starliner spacecraft belonging to aerospace juggernaut Boeing, but unfortunately, they faced a technical snafu, leaving them stuck on the ISS. Thankfully, their relief crew of four touched down at the ISS on Sunday.
Their unexpected extended stay on the ISS put them quite a distance away from breaking the record held by their fellow American, Frank Rubio. He managed to spend a whopping 371 days on the space station—well beyond his planned six months—thanks to a leak in the cooling system of the Russian spacecraft that was supposed to bring him back to solid ground[1][4].
As for Williams and Wilmore, it looks like they're finally on their way back to Florida and catching up with their NASA family[2]!Keep an eye out for updates on their return journey!
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[1] Space.com, Russian Mission Control Says Coolant Leak Prompts Space Station Crew to Stay in spaceship until Monday[2] NBC News, NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore set for historic SpaceX flight with two Russians[3] NY Times, Astronauts Share New Views of Earth from Space[4] Wired, Boeing’s Starliner Spacecraft Fails to Dock with International Space Station
- Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, the astronauts who were left stranded on the International Space Station (ISS), are now leaving on a return journey to Florida, with the help of NASA and Boeing's Dragon capsule.
- Suni Williams, one of the stranded astronauts, is finally on her way back home, rejoining her NASA family, after a much longer than planned stay on the ISS.
- The supposed return trip of Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to Earth from the International Space Station (ISS) promises an exciting reunion with their NASA family.
