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spacecraft's capabilities to return the astronauts to Earth sooner than expected.

The decision was made due to unexpected challenges during the test flight of Boeing's Starliner capsule in December. Initially scheduled for a weeklong flight demo in June, the test pilots faced issues with the capsule that delayed their return to Earth by several months. To address this, NASA reassigned the crew to SpaceX and assigned them an older capsule for a March 12 launch.

This decision has also affected Axiom Space's planned private crew flight, which was originally scheduled for spring but has now been rescheduled for later this year. The new crew that will be launching on the older capsule includes two NASA astronauts, one from Japan, and one from Russia.

While the move has shortened the time Wilmore, Williams, and their fellow astronauts have spent at the space station to around eight months, they were still scheduled to stay until late March or April when a different capsule was assigned for their return. This new plan aims to bring them back sooner, likely in mid-March, which NASA's Commercial Crew Program Manager Steve Stich described as a great outcome for the NASA astronauts on board.

In conclusion, the unexpected challenges faced by NASA and SpaceX during the test flights have led to a revised plan for returning astronauts from space. The focus now is on ensuring the safety and success of these missions while maximizing the capabilities of each spacecraft.

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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