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NASA Astronaut Butch Wilmore Retires After 25-Year Journey

8/7/2025

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After an incredible 25-year journey, NASA astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore has retired, leaving behind a legacy of adventure that includes four spacecraft flights and an astonishing 464 days in space. A decorated U.S. Navy captain, he completed three missions and five spacewalks, reflecting on his experiences with deep gratitude and a lifelong passion for the cosmos. NASA honors his unwavering dedication to human space exploration.

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After an incredible 25-year journey, NASA astronaut Barry "Butch" Wilmore has retired, leaving behind a legacy of adventure that includes four spacecraft flights and an astonishing 464 days in space. A decorated U.S. Navy captain, he completed three missions and five spacewalks, reflecting on his experiences with deep gratitude and a lifelong passion for the cosmos. NASA honors his unwavering dedication to human space exploration.