NASA Astronauts Wilmore and Williams Safely Return After Extended Space Mission
| Event Date | Key Events |
|---|---|
| June 6, 2024 | Starliner's thruster malfunctions, delayed docking with ISS. |
| June 18, 2024 | NASA postponed return due to helium leaks. |
| July 2, 2024 | Mission extended beyond 45-day limit. |
| August 24, 2024 | NASA decided Starliner would return without astronauts. |
| August 30, 2024 | NASA reserved two seats on Crew-9's SpaceX Dragon for Wilmore and Williams. |
| September 22, 2024 | Sunita Williams became ISS Commander. |
| September 28, 2024 | Crew-9 launched with two reserved seats. |
| November 12, 2024 | Williams confirmed physical fitness. |
| January 30, 2025 | Williams conducted a 5.5-hour spacewalk, setting a record. |
| February 11, 2025 | NASA fast-tracked Crew-10's launch. |
| March 14, 2025 | Crew-10 launched, enabling Crew-9's return. |
| March 18, 2025 | Crew-9's Freedom capsule undocked at 1:05 a.m. EDT. |