Politics, Not Science, Delayed Sunita Williams’ Return: Musk

From the Cold War to today, politics has influenced space missions. Elon Musk now claims Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were delayed in space for political reasons.

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The astronauts were stuck since June due to a Boeing Starliner issue. SpaceX’s Crew Dragon was sent for rescue, but NASA delayed their return, Musk alleged.

Musk, in an interview with Trump, said Biden postponed the return for political reasons. Trump claimed Biden wanted to avoid bad publicity.

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NASA stated the astronauts must wait for another SpaceX vehicle with a replacement crew. Their return is now scheduled for March 19, months later than planned.

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Despite the controversy, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore denied feeling abandoned. They acknowledged Starliner’s issues and expected delays in a test flight.

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Space travel remains entangled in politics. Musk assured that SpaceX is expediting their return at Biden’s request while ensuring safety.

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