Trump Enlists Elon Musk to Rescue Astronauts Stranded on ISS

President Trump criticized the Biden administration while announcing SpaceX's upcoming mission to bring home NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who have been in space since June 2024.

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams have been on the International Space Station for nine months following technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft during their originally planned eight-day mission.
President Trump authorized SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to lead the mission to retrieve the astronauts, with a SpaceX Dragon capsule scheduled to launch on March 12 to facilitate their return.
Trump criticized former President Joe Biden, claiming his administration delayed the astronauts' return for political reasons, though Biden officials have denied this allegation.
The astronauts have publicly stated they do not feel stranded, emphasizing their preparedness for extended missions and expressing respect for both Trump and Musk.
The astronauts are expected to return to Earth later in March after a handover period with a new crew arriving on the ISS.