SpaceX Launches Rocket to Retrieve Astronauts from ISS
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March 15, 2025 08:03
kennedy space center - SpaceX and NASA launch Falcon 9 rocket to rescue stranded astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from ISS amid political claims.
SpaceX Mission to Retrieve Astronauts
SpaceX and NASA launched a Falcon 9 rocket with a Dragon capsule carrying four astronauts to rescue Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from ISS.
Stranded Astronauts
- Wilmore and Williams stuck at ISS due to technical issues with Boeing rocket.
- Extended stay from 8 days to 9 months.
- Planned return to Earth on March 19.
Political Allegations
President Trump and Elon Musk accuse Biden of leaving astronauts for political reasons without evidence.
Wilmore expressed readiness for prolonged stay and doubted NASA's political influence on decision to keep them at ISS.