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Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams Return Home After Nine Months in Space

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NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore (right) and Suni Williams return home today, March 18, after nine months in space. Explore their journey, Wilmore’s faith in Christ, and a call to pray for their safe splashdown.
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Faith and Resilience Shine as Astronauts Return from an Unexpected Nine-Month MissionCrew 9 & Crew 10 ArriveFaith Fueled Mission

Faith and Resilience Shine as Astronauts Return from an Unexpected Nine-Month Mission


After an extraordinary nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally on their way home today. What began as an eight-day mission ballooned into an extended stay due to unexpected technical challenges, capturing the attention of the nation and the world.

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The astronauts launched into space on June 5, 2024, aboard Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft for its first crewed test flight. The mission was intended to be a brief demonstration of the spacecraft’s capabilities, with a planned return on June 13. However, issues with Starliner’s propulsion system—specifically helium leaks and thruster malfunctions—prompted NASA to deem it too risky for a crewed return. Instead, Wilmore and Williams remained on the ISS, integrating into the station’s Expedition 71/72 crew, while Starliner returned to Earth uncrewed in September 2024.

Crew 9 & Crew 10 Arrive


The Crew-9 SpaceX Crew Dragon successfully launched on September 29, 2024, from Cape Canaveral, carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov to the ISS. The spacecraft also had two empty seats reserved for Wilmore and Williams to use for their return to Earth. However, they couldn’t leave immediately after Crew-9’s arrival because NASA required the Crew-10 mission to first arrive with a replacement crew to maintain continuous staffing on the ISS. Crew-10 docked with the ISS on March 16, setting the stage for today’s departure. The astronauts undocked from the ISS at 1:05 a.m. ET, embarking on a 17-hour journey expected to conclude with a splashdown off Florida’s coast at approximately 5:57 p.m. ET. Throughout their extended stay, Wilmore and Williams conducted scientific research, performed spacewalks, and maintained the ISS, with Williams even serving as station commander—a role that underscored her leadership amid uncertainty.

Their homecoming was rescheduled to align with NASA’s Crew-9 mission, and today they are traveling back aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule alongside NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.

Faith Fueled Mission


Evangelist Franklin Graham celebrated their return in a recent post, praising Wilmore’s faith-filled perspective on the ordeal and calling for prayers for their safe journey back to Earth. In a recent interview reflecting on his prolonged time in space, Wilmore shared a profound life lesson rooted in his Christian faith. “My feeling on all of this goes back to my faith,” he said. “It’s bound in my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He is working out His plan and His purposes for His glory… And however that plays out, I am content because I understand that.” Graham highlighted this response, noting, “He’s absolutely right. I’m thankful for his testimony and their service to our country.”

Wilmore’s words resonate with those who see life’s unexpected turns as part of God’s plan. Graham, a prominent Christian leader and president of Samaritan’s Purse, urged his supporters to pray for the astronauts’ safe return and to offer words of encouragement. As Wilmore and Williams prepare to splash down in the Gulf of America this evening, their story stands as a testament to resilience, service, and unwavering trust in God’s plan.

We invite our readers to join in prayer for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams as they complete this remarkable chapter of their journey.

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