The SpaceX Crew-8 capsule returned safely at the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Pensacola, Florida, early on October 25, following an impressive 235 days at the International Space Station (ISS). Stranded NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, stuck on the ISS since June, are set to return in February 2025 due to technical issues encountered on the Starliner spacecraft, which rendered it unfit for their journey home.
Williams and Wilmore are set to transition to their roles in Crew-9, assisting in the docking and operations of their new Dragon capsule. Recent updates highlighted that Williams was busy maintaining spacesuit components, while Wilmore was testing a new camera system for high-resolution imaging during laboratory experiments.
As NASA continues to prioritize astronaut safety and mission success, the space community eagerly awaits the next steps for these dedicated crew members.
