White House: NASA astronauts return: President Donald Trump praises. This is what happened
NASA’s pre-planned mission
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were scheduled for a short mission. But Boeing Starliner’s technical issues extended their stay to nine months. NASA decided in August that astronauts would return to the SpaceX Crew-9 mission. The spacecraft arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) in September, with two astronauts Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov, leaving two seats for Wilmore and Williams.
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Trump’s claims and White House statements
Despite the planned pre-planned missions, Trump has repeatedly claimed responsibility for the return of astronauts. Trump, posted on social media, fulfilled his promise to bring them home. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk also believes Trump has given priority to tasks.
NASA’s official schedule
NASA determined in August that the Boeing superstars were unsafe for the return of Wilmore and Williams due to helium leaks and propulsion issues. Before Trump took office, he decided to use the SpaceX Crew-9 mission. The task was postponed because the Crew-10 task needs to arrive first.
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Trump’s impact on mission schedule
NASA initially plans to launch the Crew-10 mission in late March. However, the launch has moved to mid-March, which may be due to Trump’s pressure. NASA used the dragon capsules that had previously flew, instead of the new dragon capsules. Musk said in an interview that Trump helped speed up the mission.
NASA’s official acknowledgement
NASA Acting Chief Executive Janet Petro confirmed Trump’s influence in accelerating the launch of the Crew-10. NASA and SpaceX work hard to adjust the schedule according to Trump’s instructions, she said.
FAQ
Why did astronauts stay in space for nine months?
Boeing’s technical problems make their return unsafe. NASA decided in August to bring them back using the SpaceX Crew-9 mission.
Does Trump directly authorize the return of astronauts?
NO. NASA plans to take office months before Trump takes office. However, he influenced the timeline by pushing for an earlier Crew-10 mission release.
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