Record 19 Astronauts in Orbit: Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore Support NASA and Boeing

Currently, there are 19 astronauts in orbit around Earth, a record number in human spaceflight. Among them are NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who were not originally scheduled to be in space at this time. Despite the unexpected extension of their mission, both astronauts expressed enthusiasm for their time in orbit and their support for NASA and Boeing. They expressed their love for being in space, with Williams stating, "This is my happy place," and Wilmore affirming that he was not disappointed by the decisions that led to their extended stay in orbit, which was initially planned for eight days but will now last until next year.

Extended Stay

The extension of their mission showcases the adaptability and resilience of these astonauts in the face of unforeseen circumstances, as they continue to support and promote human space exploration.