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NASA’s Crew-9 mission will rescue astronaut Sunita Williams from the International Space Station (ISS) in February 2025.
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Commander Nick Hague (NASA) and mission specialist Aleksandr Gorbunov (Roscosmos) will lead the rescue mission aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon.
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The mission was rescheduled due to Tropical Storm Helene, with launch now set for September.
NASA’s Crew-9 mission is set to launch in September, with a crucial objective: rescuing astronaut Sunita Williams from the International Space Station (ISS). Leading this mission are commander Nick Hague (NASA) and mission specialist Aleksandr Gorbunov (Roscosmos), who will travel aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Nick Hague, a seasoned NASA astronaut, has a background as a U.S. Air Force colonel and flight test engineer. He completed his first spaceflight in 2019 and conducted two spacewalks to upgrade ISS batteries. Aleksandr Gorbunov, a veteran cosmonaut, boasts over 20 years of spaceflight experience and 360 days in space.
During their five-month stay on the ISS, Hague and Gorbunov will conduct vital research and maintenance tasks. The launch will take place from Space Launch Complex-40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Initially scheduled for September 28, the mission was delayed due to Tropical Storm Helene.
The Crew-9 mission marks the ninth crew rotation with SpaceX under NASA’s Commercial Crew Program. As the space agencies prepare for launch, the focus remains on ensuring a safe and successful rescue mission for Sunita Williams.
