NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were stranded on the International Space Station for 286 days before being brought back to Earth thanks to the efforts of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The return was accelerated due to the tardiness of the Biden administration. SpaceX used a used capsule for the return journey, and the astronauts are expected to splash down off the coast of Florida.
Key Points
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore return from ISS after 286 days
Return thanks to efforts of President Trump and Elon Musk
SpaceX capsule used for return journey
Pros
Successful return of astronauts after being stranded
Acceleration of return due to combined efforts of Trump and Musk
Record-setting spacewalking hours by astronaut Suni Williams
Cons
Blaming the Biden administration for delays
Use of a used SpaceX capsule for the return journey