Stranded astronauts didn't know if they would 'be able to make it back'
Summary
Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore spent nearly 10 months in space after a problem with their spacecraft's thrusters. Although the mission was meant to last only eight days, they were unable to return as planned and had to wait for a solution. They eventually returned to Earth safely on a SpaceX capsule.Key Facts
- Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore experienced thruster issues on their spacecraft, which delayed their return.
- Their mission on the Boeing Starliner was supposed to last eight days but extended to nearly 10 months.
- Mission Control helped the astronauts dock safely at the International Space Station (ISS) despite the initial thruster problems.
- The astronauts were returned to Earth via a SpaceX capsule instead of their original spacecraft.
- Boeing's Starliner was later proven to be safe when it returned uncrewed to Earth.
- The astronauts were able to continue scientific experiments while aboard the ISS.
- Both astronauts maintained their physical fitness by exercising daily in zero gravity.
- The issue received political attention, but the astronauts stayed focused on their mission.
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