NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore aim to clarify any misconceptions regarding the extended duration of their space voyage.
Three weeks following President Donald Trump’s statement that the astronauts found themselves in a situation of prolonged stay due to being “effectively stranded” on the International Space Station (rather than the planned eight days), a conversation ensued between him and the astronauts regarding their feelings about this unexpected circumstance.
In a February 13 interview with Anderson Cooper on CNN, Wilmore, aged 62, stated that they do not feel deserted, instead feeling equipped and dedicated.
Floating beside Wilmore, Williams, 59, added the two were “doing pretty darn good, actually.”
Indeed, as experienced astronauts, spending time in space isn’t something they were unprepared for.
She added, “We’re well-supplied with food and attire, our team is top-notch, and let me tell you, we are here. Initially, our stay was a tad longer than planned, but we were prepared for life and work on the International Space Station. I believe we’ve maximized our time up here.
Williams and Willmore first journeyed to the orbiting International Space Station aboard a Boeing Starliner spacecraft in June. Unfortunately, during their maiden voyage, the mission encountered thruster malfunctions and helium leaks prior to docking successfully. As a result, NASA delayed their return trip to Earth and scrapped the initial plan to bring the Starliner back home.
Currently, they are all geared up to return aboard the Dragon capsule of the SpaceX Crew-10 mission, slated for launch into space on March 12 for a scientific exploration.
Wilmore stated that they will arrive, meet up, and connect their vessels. After a week-long exchange, we are expected to depart around March 19th.
As Wilmore and Williams clarify matters, it’s worth noting that on January 28, eight days into his presidency, Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, stating he had requested Elon Musk, a close advisor and CEO of SpaceX, to “rescue” the two astronauts who allegedly found themselves in a precarious situation in space due to the perceived neglect by the Biden Administration.
NASA had earlier stated that astronauts Wilmore and Sullivan were scheduled to return to Earth in early 2025, aboard a SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, as far back as August. This announcement was made three months prior to the 2024 election where Donald Trump defeated Kamala Harris to become the successor of Joe Biden.
Meanwhile, Wilmore and Williams have made clear that they’re not concerned about spending more time in space and are looking forward to returning. In fact, they openly shared that floating around is quite enjoyable for them.
Williams stated, “I enjoy my eccentric hairstyle up here; it gives me a bit of an Einstein vibe. You see, we’ve been here before, and when you re-enter through the hatch, it’s like recognizing an old friend – ‘Wow, I remember this place! I recall the sensation of floating, and I believe we both adjusted swiftly during our previous stays. I hope that same ease comes back when we return home.
Yet, much like Wilmore noted, following an extended absence, they’ll confront the same difficulties that every astronaut encounters on their return: the welcome back by gravity.
He pointed out that things will definitely change for us. When we return, even the simple act of lifting a pencil will feel heavy.
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2025-02-20 01:47