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Wilmore's Daughter Slams NASA for Extended ISS Mission

3/19/2025

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Daryn Wilmore, daughter of astronaut Butch Wilmore, voiced her frustration over NASA's "negligence" regarding her father's extended nine-month mission on the ISS, which was meant to last just eight days. While she thanked SpaceX for their return, she underscored the political challenges that led to the delays, raising concerns about the health risks astronauts face in prolonged microgravity.

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Daryn Wilmore, daughter of astronaut Butch Wilmore, voiced her frustration over NASA's "negligence" regarding her father's extended nine-month mission on the ISS, which was meant to last just eight days. While she thanked SpaceX for their return, she underscored the political challenges that led to the delays, raising concerns about the health risks astronauts face in prolonged microgravity.