Trump Asks Favor, Musk Offers Help, and Stranded Astronauts Await Return

In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump revealed he asked for a favor, though details remain undisclosed. This comes amidst ongoing political discussions and speculations about Trump's future plans. Meanwhile, Elon Musk has publicly offered assistance in a different context, promising to help bring someone home, though specifics were not mentioned. This gesture aligns with Musk's history of stepping into humanitarian efforts.

In space news, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who were stranded on the International Space Station due to issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, have finally received a landing date. The duo, who were originally scheduled to return earlier, will now prepare for their journey back to Earth. Additionally, the crew on the ISS has been busy with medical experiments, focusing on vein scans and muscle stimulation as part of their pre-departure activities.

These events highlight the diverse nature of news ranging from political maneuvers to space exploration and humanitarian efforts.

• Butch Wilmore
• Donald Trump
• Elon Musk
• International Space Station

Detailed NASA astronauts stranded in space

Donald Trump says he asked 'a favor' of Elon Musk to bring back astronauts from ISS

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Elon Musk’s offer to bring home stranded astronauts never reached the space station, say NASA astronauts who are still in orbit after 9 months

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For NASA astronauts on a 10-day space mission that lasted 9 months, a landing date at last

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When is Sunita Williams coming back to Earth?

When will Sunita Williams return to Earth? NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) since June 2024 due to technical issues with the Boeing Starliner spacecraft, are expected to return to Earth on March 19 or 20, 2025, as per media reports.

Why have the astronauts been stuck in space?

The spacecraft is believed to have encountered serious technical difficulties, including helium leaks, failed thrusters, and a jammed propellant valve. These malfunctions prevented the astronauts from returning in their original spacecraft as planned.

Have the stranded astronauts returned to Earth?

Ultimately, NASA decided to return Starliner without its crew, leaving Williams and Wilmore on the ISS for a long-duration mission, which — at last — has an end in sight. The astronauts will return to Earth on March 16, NASA officials said Friday. Starliner departed the space station uncrewed last September.

Why is Sunita Williams stuck in space?

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore homecoming A week-long mission was extended to months due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner. Nasa believes that bringing them back on the same spacecraft is too risky, forcing the agency to go for an alternative plan.

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