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2025
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In a recent development, President Donald Trump has called upon SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to facilitate the swift return of NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024. Originally scheduled for an eight-day mission via Boeing's Starliner, technical issues extended their stay indefinitely. In August 2024, NASA assigned SpaceX's Crew-9 mission to bring them back, with a planned return in late March 2025. However, President Trump has expressed concerns over the prolonged delay, urging Musk to expedite their return. Musk has agreed, stating, "We will do so. Terrible that the Biden administration left them there so long." This situation highlights the challenges faced in space missions and the critical role of private companies like SpaceX in supporting NASA's objectives. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.Show more