NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore blasted into orbit in June 2024, as part of a test flight of Boeing’s new Starliner crew capsule. They were scheduled to return about eight days later, but problems plagued the mission.

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, back from a nine-month ISS mission, thanked Elon Musk and Donald Trump for their support. Wilmore called it “empowering,” while Williams stressed the importance of leadership in space exploration.

NASA astronaut Barry Wilmore is facing significant health challenges after a nine-month stint in space. Barry experiences severe muscle weakness and bone loss due to prolonged weightlessness. His rehabilitation,

While his family in Texas anxiously awaited updates on when Butch Wilmore would return home, they were able to talk to him during daily video calls.