SpaceX and NASA are targeting Friday, March 14 to bring astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore back to Earth after a long nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station.
Hotel California style…hopefully not.
Who really gives a damn. I’m tired of hearing about this story also.
Good folks. No whining. Just real professionals.
Smart people say something because they have something to say. Stupid people say something because they think they have to.
A great number of people care about this. I have a newsflash for you, Shaky. When we get to the center of the universe, you won’t be there waiting for us.You are tired of this story; we are sick of you. You need another hobby.
With comments like that I expect many here are tired of hearing from you. Think of what you’ve done/enjoyed the last 10 months - and then imagine being stuck in a confined space - completely unexpectedly - for all that time. I give them credit for stoically enduring what must be a very frustrating situation. Accordingly, I am following the story and hoping they get back very soon. Sad that you appear to lack empathy.
The two are in a highly-public situation, including a politically-charged one. They’re not going to squawk or protest on social media; their future employment probably depends on keeping a stiff upper lip.
65 years ago, we were all told that the Mercury astronauts were paragons of virtue. History tells us differently, but the traditions are still there.
I can’t wait for their safe return, and then having Trump invite (order) them to the White House, where he will claim Elon rescued them all by himself and that Biden left them stuck in space because they were Trump allies.
“Let’s play two!” Famous line from Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks comes to mind when I see an interview with them answering questions from kids on Earth with joy and enthusiam, still.
I doubt they are bothered at all by any emotions of longing to be somewhere other than the present.
They launched on June 5, 2024, for what was supposed to be just an eight-day mission. Yet here they are, nearly 300 days later, still holding strong. My best wishes go out to them and everyone supporting their journey. Go Crew 10!
Wonder if they read Avweb and other news and feel as if staying in outer space had its clear benefits. 
JaBa, you’ve got a point, after nearly 300 days in space, Wilmore and Williams might step off that spacecraft, watch CNN or Fox, and think, “Maybe I should’ve stayed up there a little longer.” Space is risky, but at least there’s no Tesla parade or media circus orbiting the ISS.
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