Butch Wilmore (full name: Barry Eugene "Butch" Wilmore) is a veteran NASA astronaut with multiple critical space missions to his credit. His most notable recent mission launched on June 5, 2024, aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS), where he was accompanied by Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams.
The mission took an unexpected turn when technical issues with Starliner forced an extended stay at the ISS – originally planned as a short-duration flight turned into a nine-month ordeal. After thorough system checks and orbital adjustments, Wilmore and Williams safely returned to Earth on March 19, 2025, marking one of the most challenging but ultimately successful crewed test flights in Boeing's space programme history.
Speaking on India Today podcast UnPolitics, Nasa astronaut Sunita Williams reflects on her 27-year career and recent retirement announcement during a broadcast from a literature festival in India. Williams addressed media speculation regarding her health during her extended stay on the International Space Station, clarifying that she returned in good health despite the physical challenges of zero gravity.
NASA astronauts return after a nine-month stay on the International Space Station, originally planned for nine days. The crew faced challenges with packaged and freeze-dried food for the extended duration.
NASA astronauts returned after a nine-month stay at the International Space Station, which was originally planned to be nine days. The crew faced challenges with packaged and freeze-dried food for the extended duration.
Indian-origin NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, along with her colleague Butch Wilmore, safely returned to Earth on Wednesday after an unexpected 286-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Initially planned as a short 8-day flight, their mission was extended to 9 months due to technical issues with their spacecraft. Despite the challenges, Williams and Wilmore demonstrated remarkable resilience and adaptability. The SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying them touched down off the Florida coast at 3.30 am on Wednesday.
NASA's Starliner spacecraft safely splashed down off the Florida coast, ending a nine-month mission. The crew, including astronaut Sunita Williams, returned after an extended stay on the International Space Station. Dolphins near the splashdown site added a unique touch to the landing. The mission provides valuable insights for future space projects, including India’s Gaganyaan.
The SpaceX Dragon capsule successfully splashed down off the Florida coast, concluding a 286-day mission for astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore. Williams set a record for the most time spent on spacewalks by a woman. The crew conducted around 150 experiments aboard the International Space Station. Dolphins were seen near the capsule during the splashdown.
Dolphins greeted the Crew-9 astronauts as they splashed down in the Gulf Coast of Florida after a 17-hour-long journey from space. The Crew-9 mission includes Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been in space for nine months.
As the SpaceX Dragon capsule carrying Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore splashed down off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida, marking the end of their unplanned nine-month space odyssey, an unexpected welcome unfolded. A group of dolphins appeared near the capsule just as the safety team was approaching to transfer it to a ship.
In an exclusive interview with India Today TV, Isro chief Dr V. Narayanan discusses the return of Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station and Gaganyaan Mission's progress.
Villagers in Gujarat's Mehsana's continue a nine-month prayer for astronaut Sunita Williams' safe return to Earth.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended heartfelt wishes to NASA astronaut Sunita Williams as she begins her return journey from the International Space Station (ISS) following an extended nine-month mission.
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) after an extended nine-month mission, initially planned for just eight days. Their return journey began on March 18, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Nasa astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have undocked from the International Space Station (ISS) after an extended nine-month mission, initially planned for just eight days.
Two astronauts, Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, are set to return to Earth after an extended stay on the International Space Station. Their return has become a point of political contention in the United States, with former President Donald Trump criticising the Biden administration's handling of the situation. Trump alleges that Biden 'forgot' the astronauts in space, while expressing gratitude to NASA for facilitating their return.
After successfully docking at the International Space Station, Nasa's replacement crew received a warm welcome with hugs from astronauts Sunita Williams, Nick Hague, Don Pettit, and Butch Wilmore.
NASA's Crew 10 has successfully docked at the International Space Station. The four-member crew will replace the current inhabitants, including Sunita Williams, who will return to Earth after an extended stay.
NASA’s replacement crew successfully docked at the International Space Station (ISS) on Sunday morning, marking a key milestone in the long-anticipated return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore.
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams spent nearly 300 days aboard the International Space Station, conducting vital research and breaking spacewalking records. Her missions included plant growth experiments, water recovery studies, and over 62 hours of spacewalks.
SpaceX delayed the expected launch of a replacement crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station which further delayed the homecoming of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who have been stuck in space for nine months.
Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore prepare to return after 274 days in space, awaiting their ISS replacements.
