Last Tuesday (28), the president of the United States, Donald Trumpannounced that ELON MUSKCEO of Spacexwill be responsible for the rescue of two astronauts arrested on International Space Station (ISS). The statement was made on the social network Truth Socialbut without a specific date for the return mission.
Elon Musk and Spacex in command of the operation
The billionaire ELON MUSK previously confirmed that your company, Spacexwill be in charge of bringing back the astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. The mission was postponed by technical problems, but it is expected that the rescue will happen until the end of March, as reported by NASA.
Astronauts arrested since June 2024
You astronauts Butch Wilmore, 59, and Suni Williams, 61, arrived at ISS aboard the capsule Starlinerfrom the Boeing. The forecast was that they remained in space for only eight days, but technical failures prevented the safe return to Earth.
STARLINER CAPSULA PROBLEMS
The objective of the mission was to validate Starliner as part of Commercial Crew Program from the NASA. However, leaks of helium and faults in the propellers interrupted the return plan, forcing NASA seeking an alternative solution.
Postponement of the rescue mission
Initially, the NASA He had scheduled the rescue for February, but the schedule was changed to March. The delay is due to security issues and the need to ensure a risk without risks to astronauts.
Trump request to speed up the ransom
ELON MUSK revealed in January that Donald Trump requested that the Spacex accelerate the rescue of astronauts. The priority now is to ensure that the mission occurs with total safety.
State of health and morals of astronauts
Despite the delicate situation, the astronauts They stated that they are in good physical and psychological condition. They reported that they have adequate supplies and that they continue to perform their activities within the ISS.
Who is Butch Wilmore?
Butch Wilmore61, is a astronaut experienced and test pilot of NASA. Born in Tennessee, he served in the US Navy, participated in combat missions and joined NASA in 2000. His first trip to space was in 2009, and between 2014 and 2015 spent 167 days at ISS.
Who is Suni Williams?
THE astronaut Suni Williams58 years old, was born in Ohio and has training in engineering and physical education. She joined NASA in 1998 and played an essential role in training future crews of the ISS.
Wilmore and Williams Experience in Space
Both astronauts They have a history of successful missions in space. With various contributions to research and operations in the ISSthey are considered highly qualified professionals.
Elon Musk and the importance of Spacex
With a history of success in space transport, ELON MUSK and your company Spacex play a key role in the current US space program. The collaboration between the company and the NASA It has been essential for advances on space travels to space.
What to expect in the coming months?
The rescue of astronauts It should occur in March, if there are no new delays. THE NASA and the Spacex continue to monitor the conditions to ensure a safe return to the Earth.
Summary for those in a hurry
- Donald Trump announced that ELON MUSK will be responsible for the rescue of two astronauts arrested on ISS.
- You astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams should return in June 2024, but technical failures prevented the mission.
- The capsule Starlinerfrom the Boeingpresented problems in the propellers and leakage of helium.
- THE NASA Initially scheduled the rescue for February, but postponed to March.
- ELON MUSK confirmed that it received a request for Donald Trump to speed up the ransom.
- You astronauts They continue safely and await new updates for the return mission.