NASA’s Stranded Astronauts Welcome Crew-10 as Replacement Arrives at ISS

NASA’s Stranded Astronauts – On March 16, 2025, a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), bringing four new astronauts as part of NASA’s Crew-10 mission. This crucial arrival marks the long-awaited return of NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stranded on the ISS for over nine months due to technical issues with their Boeing Starliner return vehicle.

Crew-10 Mission Details

• Crew Members: NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Russian cosmonaut Kirill Peskov.
• Launch Details: The mission launched from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center and took approximately 29 hours to reach the ISS.
• Objective: The Crew-10 team will replace the current crew and continue ongoing research and station maintenance.

Background on Stranded Astronauts – NASA’s Stranded Astronauts

Wilmore and Williams were originally scheduled for a short-term mission but were forced to extend their stay due to propulsion problems with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft. Their unexpected delay highlights the complexities of space travel and the importance of reliable spacecraft technology.

Return Plans

NASA has confirmed that Wilmore, Williams, along with two other astronauts—Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov—will return to Earth on March 19, 2025. Their return will conclude an unexpectedly prolonged mission and allow them to reunite with their families.

With Crew-10 now aboard, the ISS operations remain uninterrupted, ensuring continued scientific research and exploration while paving the way for future space missions.

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