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Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
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There is no urgent need for their immediate return, as they are safe on the International Space Station (ISS).
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The ISS has multiple docked spacecraft serving as “lifeboats” for emergency evacuations.
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will have an extended stay on the International Space Station (ISS) until February 2025. Initially scheduled to return on Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, they will now come back on a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Their prolonged stay is not unusual, as astronauts typically spend six months on the ISS. The ISS is well-equipped and regularly supplied, ensuring the astronauts’ safety. The upcoming Crew Dragon spacecraft will bring the next crew rotation to the ISS and serve as the escape vehicle for Wilmore and Williams.
The ISS has multiple docked spacecraft, including the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour and Soyuz MS-25 crew ship, which act as “lifeboats” in case of an emergency. Astronauts are trained to respond to various scenarios, and the ISS is equipped to handle emergencies. Wilmore and Williams are not stranded or in danger, and their return is part of a planned mission.
