After spending nine months in the International Space Station (ISS), NASA’s astronauts Sunita Williams and Boch Vilmor are eventually preparing for their long wait on Earth. Their enhanced formation was the result of technical problems with the Boeing star liner spacecraft, which initially brought them to ISS but had to go back without them due to a number of system malfunction. Now, under the NASA commercial staff program, with the recent launch of the Space X -10 mission, Williams and Vilmor will have a smooth transfer of duties before going home.
NASA launched 10 staff missions on March 15 to ensure the safe return of astronauts. The arrival of new staff members on ISS indicates the end of the unexpected mission of Williams and Vilmor, during which they contributed to scientific research and restoration of the station. When he prepares for his departure, Williams expressed enthusiasm and old memories about leaving the space station, which has been his home for about a year.
Why did Sunita Williams and Bhuch Vilmor be trapped in space
Sunita Williams and Boch Vilmor actually boarded a Boeing star liner in June 2024, which was considered a short mission. However, the spacecraft faced numerous technical problems, which led to NASA decided that it was unsafe for a return journey with the crew members. Instead, the star liner was sent back to the ground, until Wilms and Vilmor were released on ISS until a safe alternative was available.
Due to the complications of the alternative staff spacecraft, the delay was further expanded. The staff’s 10 missions were initially scheduled for the beginning of the first, but due to a widespread repair of the battery on the desired dragon capsule of the staff, NASA had to exchange in an old, proven spacecraft. This resulted in further delay, which led to the return of Williams and Vilmor in mid -March.
Sunita Williams considers the space travel: ‘I will miss everything’
During a press conference by ISS, Williams shared his views as to what she would miss the most about the place. Thank you deeply for your experience, she said:
“Everything. This has been a third flight to ISS and ISS. We helped keep it together, and we are seeing it changing it here. Just staying here gives us a unique view – not outside the window, of course – but how to solve the problems.
Despite the challenges he faced, Williams highlighted the importance of his expansion establishment, emphasizing that his mission provided valuable insights in the long -term spacelight.
Sanita Williams on the Long -Long IS Mission: ‘a roller coaster for lovers’
Although astronauts have received rigorous training for expansion space missions, the uncertainty around their return proved to be one of the most difficult aspects for Williams and Vilmor. Williams explained that the most difficult part of the experience did not know when they would come back:
“It has been a roller coaster for them (family and supporters), maybe we are more than that. We are here, we have a mission. We do what we have to do every day. The most difficult thing we do not know when we will come back. All this uncertainty has been the most difficult part.”
Despite these challenges, astronauts riders in ISS have been focused on their daily activities, including scientific experiments, maintaining the station system, and preparing future missions.
NASA and Space X success with staff -10 missions
On March 15, NASA and Space X successfully launched the staff mission from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. There were four astronauts in the mission:
- Ann Mac Klein (NASA)
- Nicole Aires (NASA)
- Takia Onshi (Jacksa – Japan Aerospace Explororation Agency)
- Kerala Peskov (Rosmos – Russia’s Space Agency)
10 staff’s astronauts arrived at ISS on March 17, completing a 24 -hour journey aboard the Space X crew dragon spacecraft. Their arrival was allowed for a short handover period, during which they will be aware of the ongoing ISS operations before starting the preparations for the return of Williams and Vilmor.
Return to the land of Sunita Williams and Booch Vilmor
After the handover, NASA depends on the weather conditions, scheduled for the departure of Vilmur, Williams, and two additional astronauts before March 19. The staff will be riding on the Space X staff dragon, which is ready to expire ISS and sprinkle below the Florida coast.
NASA and Space will closely monitor the X -landing conditions, as a successful rental and safe weather situation is very important for a successful rent and recovery. On his return, Williams and Vilmur will conduct medical examinations to evaluate the effects of long space lights before they return to regular activities.
