Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Astronauts Recover from ISS Mission, Discuss Starliner Future
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams came back to Earth after spending a long time in space.
They had to stay in space for a lot longer than planned because of problems with their spacecraft.
Now, they are doing exercises to get their bodies used to Earth's gravity again.
They had to regain strength and balance after being weightless for months.
The astronauts are getting better and working with Boeing and NASA on future projects, like the Starliner program.
Astronauts Wilmore and Williams returned to Earth in March after a nine-month ISS mission.
Their mission was extended due to Boeing Starliner issues.
Both astronauts are in a 45-day rehabilitation program to recover.
They are working with Boeing and NASA programs after recovery.
Williams and NASA support uncrewed Starliner flights before human missions.
- Who
- Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams.
- What
- Recovery of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams after a nine-month mission on the International Space Station (ISS) due to Starliner issues.
- When
- Returned to Earth in March, undergoing a 45-day rehabilitation program.
- Where
- International Space Station and Earth.
- Why
- To recover from the effects of long-duration spaceflight and prepare for future missions and collaborations with Boeing and NASA.
- Astronauts
- Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams
- Mission Duration
- Nine months
- Return Date
- March 2025
- Rehabilitation Program Length
- 45 days
- Involved Programs
- Boeing Starliner, NASA Space Station
Sources
NASA's Starliner crew Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams finish recovery phase
Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams complete recovery phase after extended stay at ISS
Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore emerge stronger following recovery from Starliner mission extended until March
'Gravity stinks': Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore reflect on microgravity's aftermath and recovery challenges
