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After an unexpected nine-month stay aboard the ISS, astronauts Wilmore and Williams are finally preparing to return home, thanks to the arrival of SpaceX's Crew-10 mission. TOKER.TOP - NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams are poised to conclude an unexpectedly prolonged mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), spanning over nine months—a significant extension from their initially planned eight-day stay. This unforeseen prolongation resulted from technical complications encountered with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, which was originally designated for their return journey. The Starliner experienced helium leaks and thruster malfunctions during its mission, leading NASA to opt for an uncrewed return of the spacecraft to ensure astronaut safety. To facilitate their return, SpaceX's Crew-10 mission successfully launched from NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida and docked with the ISS on March 16, 2025. The C...