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'Empowering and strengthening': Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore praise Elon Musk and Donald Trump for safe return


Published on 2025-03-31 15:01:06 - Mint
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  • NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, back from a nine-month ISS mission, thanked Elon Musk and Donald Trump for their support. Wilmore called it "empowering," while Williams stressed the importance of leadership in space exploration.

The article discusses the successful return of astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station, facilitated by SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft. They praised Elon Musk for his leadership in revolutionizing space travel, making it safer and more accessible. Additionally, they acknowledged former President Donald Trump for his administration's policies that supported the commercial space industry, particularly through NASA's Commercial Crew Program. This program has been instrumental in fostering partnerships with private companies like SpaceX, thereby reducing reliance on foreign space agencies for astronaut transport. The astronauts' commendations highlight the significant contributions of both Musk and Trump in advancing U.S. space capabilities and ensuring the safety of space missions.

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