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‘We weren’t stuck’: Nasa astronauts tell of space odyssey and reject claims of neglect
- Nasa astronauts Wilmore and Williams denied claims of being stuck, stranded, neglected, or abandoned in space.
- Their 10-day flight to the ISS turned into a nine-month odyssey with technical failures on the Boeing Starliner spacecraft.
- Despite the narrative from the White House, the astronauts maintained they never felt neglected.
- Wilmore and Williams calmly assumed duties while facing a political firestorm on the ground.
- They splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico as routine crew members after a protracted stay on the ISS.
- The astronauts downplayed claims of being abandoned or marooned, citing their preparedness for contingencies.
- Musk's false claim of being abandoned by the Biden administration was refuted by the astronauts.
- The astronauts were focused on their tasks in space and were unaware of the political controversy unfolding on Earth.
- Crew 9 commander Hague emphasized operational decisions over politics and striving for crew safety.
- The astronauts expressed willingness to fly on the troubled Starliner again, highlighting the learning experience.
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