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NASA and SpaceX successfully launched the Crew-10 mission on Friday, sending four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) in a crucial crew rotation. The mission paves the way for the return of NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been aboard the ISS for nine months after arriving on Boeing’s Starliner capsule.
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Kennedy Space Center at 7:03 p.m. ET, carrying NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Russian cosmonaut Kirill Peskov. They will stay on the ISS for six months, replacing Wilmore, Williams, NASA astronaut Nick Hague, and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, who are set to return on Sunday at 4 a.m. ET aboard a Crew Dragon capsule.
The extended stay of Wilmore and Williams was initially planned for operational reasons, but political pressure from President Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk accelerated the Crew-10 launch. Despite speculation, Wilmore confirmed that their prolonged mission was part of NASA’s contingency planning, ensuring proper staffing and mission success.
NASA’s Steve Stich acknowledged the mission faced unique challenges, including addressing a Falcon 9 fuel leak and wear on Crew Dragon thrusters. However, the agency worked closely with SpaceX to ensure a safe launch and transition.
During the flight, mission commander McClain introduced a plush origami crane as the microgravity indicator, symbolizing peace and resilience. As Crew-10 prepares to take over operations, Wilmore and Williams look forward to reuniting with family after their unexpectedly extended mission, proving once again the resilience and adaptability of space explorers.
This milestone reinforces NASA and SpaceX’s commitment to human spaceflight, highlighting the complexities of ISS crew rotations and international cooperation in space exploration.
