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asked billionaire Elon Musk to “go get” two astronauts that have been aboard the International Space Station since June 2024, claiming the Biden administration had “virtually abandoned” them even though NASA has said for months it plans to bring them home soon.
“I have just asked Elon Musk and @SpaceX to ‘go get’ the 2 brave astronauts who have been virtually abandoned in space by the Biden Administration,” Trumpplatform. Musk is the CEO of SpaceX. “They have been waiting for many months on @Space Station. Elon will soon be on his way. Hopefully, all will be safe. Good luck Elon!!!”The two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, traveled to the ISS in June for what was meant to be a short tripspacecraft.
Musk said Tuesday night he had spoken with Trump and that SpaceX planned to bring home Wilmore and Williams “as soon as possible,” echoing the president’s criticisms of the Biden administration.It’s unclear how Trump’s directive will impact NASA’s current plans. The New York Times notes the apparent options to expedite the timeline, including leaving the ISS understaffed by sending a crew home early or sending Williams and Wilmore home alone and leaving some crew behind.
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