SpaceX Dragon: Who’s Returning with Sunita Williams? Meet Her Crew

Mar 18, 2025 Komal Das

Sunita Williams is returning to Earth aboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft with three astronauts—Butch Wilmore, Nick Hague, and Alexander Gorbunov

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Landing Location

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Butch Wilmore

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Nick Hague

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Alexander Gorbunov

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Extended Stay

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SpaceX Dragon

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Mission Timeline

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Recovery Process

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Challenges in Space

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This mission highlights international collaboration in space exploration, with astronauts from the U.S. and Russia working together

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The successful return of the Crew-9 team sets the stage for future space missions and advancements in space travel technology

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SpaceX Dragon: Who’s Returning with Sunita Williams? Meet Her Crew

Sunita Williams is returning to Earth aboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft with three astronauts—Butch Wilmore, Nick Hague, and Alexander Gorbunov

Landing Location

The spacecraft will splash down in the ocean near Florida, where NASA and SpaceX teams will assist the crew

Butch Wilmore

A retired U.S. Navy captain and NASA astronaut, Wilmore has spent 178 days in space and participated in four spacewalks

Nick Hague

A NASA astronaut and aerospace engineer, Hague has completed two space missions and spent over 200 days in space

Alexander Gorbunov

A Russian cosmonaut and engineer, Gorbunov is on his first space mission as part of the Crew-9 team

Extended Stay

The astronauts' mission was extended due to technical issues with their original spacecraft, Boeing's Starliner

SpaceX Dragon

The Crew Dragon spacecraft is being used for their return journey, ensuring a safe and reliable trip back to Earth

Mission Timeline

The spacecraft undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) early Wednesday morning and is expected to land later the same day

Recovery Process

After landing, the astronauts will undergo medical evaluations and recovery protocols at NASA's Johnson Space Centre

Challenges in Space

The crew faced challenges such as muscle atrophy and adaptation to zero gravity during their extended stay

This mission highlights international collaboration in space exploration, with astronauts from the U.S. and Russia working together

The successful return of the Crew-9 team sets the stage for future space missions and advancements in space travel technology