Sunita Williams’ Return Delayed To 2025 Due To Safety Concerns, Says NASA

NASA has confirmed that two astronauts currently stranded on the International Space Station (ISS) will return to Earth aboard SpaceX in February 2025.

Astronauts Sunita “Suni” Williams and Barry “Butch” Wilmore launched in Boeing’s Starliner on June 5, initially planned for an eight-day mission.

However, technical issues with the Starliner’s propulsion system have repeatedly delayed their return.

NASA administrator Bill Nelson emphasized the inherent risks in spaceflight, stating that even test missions are far from routine.

Due to uncertainties in thruster performance and potential malfunctions, NASA opted to prioritize crew safety and delay the return.