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NASA Extends Astronauts' ISS Mission to Late March 2025 After Technical Delays

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will remain at the ISS until late March 2025 due to a delayed Crew-10 launch.

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Updated: Dec 18th, 2024, 7:33 PM ET

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NASA has announced that astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been at the ISS since June, will extend their stay until at least late March 2025. The delay, caused by technical issues with their spacecraft, necessitates more time for the processing of a new SpaceX Dragon capsule. NASA assures that supplies are ample aboard the ISS despite the extended mission. The duo's original return was planned for February, but they will now continue to assist ongoing science and maintenance operations at the ISS, aiming for a smooth transition with the incoming crew.

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