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SpaceX rocket launches as Butch and Suni prepare return


Published on 2025-03-14 20:22:27 - BBC
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  • SpaceX has launched a rocket carrying a new crew to the International Space Station (ISS) as part of a plan to bring astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams home. The pair were due to be on the ISS for only eight days,

The article from MSN discusses the recent activities of SpaceX, focusing on a successful rocket launch and the preparations for the return of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station (ISS). SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites into orbit, marking another step in their mission to provide global internet coverage. Meanwhile, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been aboard the ISS, are gearing up for their return to Earth. Their mission, part of NASA's broader efforts to utilize commercial spaceflight capabilities, has been extended due to various factors, including weather conditions and technical assessments. The return journey will utilize SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, highlighting the ongoing collaboration between NASA and SpaceX in advancing space exploration and ensuring safe astronaut travel.

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