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NASA astronauts who will spend extra months at the space station are veteran Navy pilots

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The two astronauts who will spend extra months at the International Space Station have both flown long space missions before. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been at the space station since the beginning of June waiting for word on how they will return.

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KOB 4
NASA astronauts who will spend extra months at the space station are veteran Navy pilots (opens KOB 4)
Published Aug 24, 2024
KOB 4's feed description
The two astronauts who will spend extra months at the International Space Station have both flown long space missions before. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been at the space station since the beginning of June waiting for word on how they will return.
Military.com
NASA Astronauts Who Will Spend Extra Months at the Space Station Are Navy Veterans (opens Military.com)
Published Aug 24, 2024
Military.com's feed description
Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have been holed up at the space station with seven others since the beginning of June, awaiting a verdict on how — and when — they would return to Earth.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
NASA astronauts who will spend extra months at space station are veteran Navy pilots (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Aug 24, 2024
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
The two astronauts who will spend extra time at the International Space Station are Navy test pilots who have ridden out long missions before.

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