NASA Reshuffles SpaceX Crew to Bring Stranded Astronauts Home

Delayed Boeing Starliner prompts NASA to adjust Crew-9 mission, extending astronauts' stay on ISS

NASA's Crew-9 mission will now include only two astronauts to accommodate the return of the stranded Boeing Starliner crew.
The Starliner crew, originally set for an eight-day mission, will spend at least 240 days in space due to spacecraft issues.
SpaceX's Crew Dragon will be used to return the stranded astronauts, with a planned departure in February 2025.
The FAA has grounded SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets following a landing mishap, delaying other missions including Polaris Dawn.
Extended space missions provide valuable data on the long-term effects of space travel on human health.