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NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Safely Return After Extended Space Mission

NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Safely Return After Extended Space Mission
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NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Safely Return After Extended Space Mission

Event DateKey Events
June 6, 2024Starliner's thruster malfunctions, delayed docking with ISS.
June 18, 2024NASA postponed return due to helium leaks.
July 2, 2024Mission extended beyond 45-day limit.
August 24, 2024NASA decided Starliner would return without astronauts.
August 30, 2024NASA reserved two seats on Crew-9's SpaceX Dragon for Wilmore and Williams.
September 22, 2024Sunita Williams became ISS Commander.
September 28, 2024Crew-9 launched with two reserved seats.
November 12, 2024Williams confirmed physical fitness.
January 30, 2025Williams conducted a 5.5-hour spacewalk, setting a record.
February 11, 2025NASA fast-tracked Crew-10's launch.
March 14, 2025Crew-10 launched, enabling Crew-9's return.
March 18, 2025Crew-9's Freedom capsule undocked at 1:05 a.m. EDT.

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