NASA’s decision to swap capsules with SpaceX enables astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore to return from the International Space Station earlier than expected. Initially delayed return due to issues with Boeing's Starliner and further delays with the new SpaceX capsule,

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore's mission at the International Space Station (ISS) has extended from eight days to eight months due to technical issues. They continue to receive minimal stipends beyond their regular salaries.

NASA and SpaceX are accelerating the target launch and return dates for the upcoming crew rotation missions to and from the International Space Station (ISS), which will bring the agency's stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore back.