On March 14, 2025, SpaceX successfully launched its Crew-10 mission from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, marking a crucial step in bringing back two NASA astronauts who have been stranded aboard the

International Space Station (ISS) due to technical issues. The Crew-10 mission consists of NASA astronauts Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi, and Russian cosmonaut Kirill Peskov. Their primary objective is to replace NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have remained on the ISS since June 2024 after their Boeing Starliner spacecraft suffered helium leaks and thruster failures, rendering it unsafe for their return. The Crew Dragon capsule is expected to dock with the ISS on March 15 after a 28-hour journey, allowing for a brief handover period before Wilmore and Williams, along with two other crew members, return to Earth on March 19. The mission faced a minor delay due to a hydraulic issue on the ground, but it was swiftly resolved, allowing the launch to proceed smoothly. Crew-10 will remain aboard the ISS for six months, conducting scientific experiments and station maintenance. This mission highlights the growing reliance on SpaceX for NASA’s human spaceflight operations and underscores the importance of international collaboration in maintaining a continuous human presence in space.