Space resolution: Astronauts are waiting for return to earth!

Space resolution: Astronauts are waiting for return to earth!

The return of two US astronauts from the international space station ISS is delayed due to technical difficulties in starting the SpaceX mission. Originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 14, 2025, the rescue operation was canceled at short notice. As vienna.at , the astronauts have been in space since June 2024 and had on their return with a Starliner-Raumkapsel from Boeing hoped. However, technical problems on the hydraulic system of Cape Canaveral's starting area have brought the mission to a standstill.

While the Falcon 9 rocket and the spaceship are in perfect condition, there are now political tensions because US President Donald Trump and Elon Musk blame the previous government for these delays. Nevertheless, NASA assures that the security of the astronauts comes first and that the supply on the ISS is still secured, as nau.ch reports. For Williams and Wilmore, who were trained for a return in the course of only eight days, the situation becomes increasingly challenging.

outlook

A new start date for the SpaceX mission is currently not known, but new start windows are being promised for Thursday and Friday. NASA and SpaceX are working intensively to fix the hydraulic problem. The plan provides that the new crew arrives, followed by the return trip of Williams and Wilmore together with two other space travelers to Earth. The situation remains tense, but those responsible emphasize that all security measures are taken to ensure the well -being of the astronauts.