**SpaceX's Astronaut Return Mission Delayed Due to Technical Setback**

Sun Mar 16 2025 14:06:04 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
**SpaceX's Astronaut Return Mission Delayed Due to Technical Setback**

Technical issues postpone a critical launch intending to return stranded astronauts home.


The SpaceX Falcon 9 launch aimed to ease the return of two NASA astronauts from the ISS has been pushed back due to hydraulic concerns.

The anticipated SpaceX Falcon 9 launch from Florida’s Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, designed to facilitate the return of two stranded NASA astronauts, has been postponed. This decision arose from a hydraulic ground issue deemed significant enough to delay the flight, which was originally scheduled for Wednesday.

The mission's primary goal was to transport four new crew members to the International Space Station (ISS) while simultaneously paving the way for the return of NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore. The pair had been orbiting Earth since June 5, 2024, as part of an eight-day mission, but they now find themselves stranded on the ISS for over nine months after their Boeing spacecraft was declared unsafe for return.

If the launch had gone ahead as planned, Williams and Wilmore could have been back on Earth as early as Sunday. However, issues with a clamp arm's hydraulics led engineers to call for a delay in the launch, expressing concerns over the arm's ability to function properly during takeoff. While there is another potential launch window on Thursday, SpaceX has yet to confirm whether they will be able to resolve the technical difficulties in time.

Both Williams and Wilmore have maintained a positive attitude throughout their extended stay in space, with Williams describing the ISS as her "happy place," even while expressing her longing for her family and pets. Wilmore, who has spoken about the discomfort of returning on the Starliner spacecraft, emphasized that their extensive training for unpredictabilities has prepared them for a longer stay if necessary.

The astronauts continue their work in space, supporting ongoing maintenance and experiments at the ISS. Williams reflected on her time in orbit, remarking how it has changed her perspective on Earth and the importance of its preservation.

As the situation unfolds, both SpaceX and NASA's teams remain hopeful for a resolution soon, allowing the astronauts to smoothly transition back to their home planet.

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