NASA is expected to announce an earlier return date for astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore who have been on the ISS for over eight months. Due to a technical issue with the Dragon capsule for SpaceX's Crew-10 mission, a spacecraft swap is being planned. This change could allow the stranded astronauts to return earlier than the previously slated early April date, aiming for March 19. The Crew-10 mission's timely launch is crucial for facilitating their return, as crew handover protocols require overlap between outgoing and incoming crews.
NASA is making changes that may allow astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to return from the ISS as early as March 19, two weeks sooner than planned.
An issue with the Dragon capsule initially intended for SpaceX's Crew-10 mission caused delays, but a planned swap could expedite the return of astronauts from the ISS.
The return timeline for Williams and Wilmore was pushed back due to a technical problem with the Crew-10 spacecraft, requiring a change in plans for their return flight.
Crew handover periods are important for ensuring the previous crew can share vital information with their replacements, causing schedule adjustments based on Crew-10's launch timing.
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