NASA Astronauts Return After Extended Mission on ISS
As NASA astronauts finally return to Earth, Trump takes the opportunity to attack Biden 🔗
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore returned to Earth after a nine-month mission on the International Space Station. Their journey home, which began early Tuesday, involved a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule and occurred off the Florida coast. Initially, they were supposed to stay for only a week, but technical issues delayed their return. Despite claims from former President Trump and Elon Musk that the Biden administration neglected the astronauts, Williams and Wilmore expressed that they felt committed to their mission and did not feel abandoned.
- Astronauts returned to Earth on March 18, 2025, after nine months in space.
- Their return was delayed due to thruster issues with the spacecraft.
- Trump and Musk accused the Biden administration of neglecting the astronauts, which they denied.
What was the reason for the astronauts' extended stay in space?
The astronauts' stay was extended due to technical issues with the spacecraft's thrusters, which delayed their return.
How did the astronauts feel about their mission and the claims of neglect?
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore stated they did not feel abandoned or neglected by the Biden administration and were committed to their mission.
When did the astronauts splash down off the Florida coast?
The astronauts splashed down off the Florida coast on March 18, 2025, at 5:57 p.m. ET.