Two astronauts praised Elon Musk and President Donald Trump in their first TV interview after returning from space. After spending nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have finally returned to Earth. They participated in their first TV interview on Fox News' "America's Newsroom," where they openly discussed their mission and time spent in space. The interview was conducted by Bill Hemmer.
Williams shared that when they learned their return was delayed, her first thought was to adapt to the situation and try to make the best of it. "If our spacecraft were to stay there for an extended period, I thought, 'Let's try to make something good out of it,'" she said.
She was extremely happy to witness scientific experiments and the changes happening aboard the International Space Station during their stay. "It was a point of pride for me," she added.
Wilmore stated, "It's not about me or my feelings. It's about our national goals and human space exploration." He further mentioned, "It was tough for my family, especially being away during my daughter's high school years, but we trained them for their resilience."
Their mission began last June, but their return was delayed due to technical issues with their Boeing Starliner spacecraft. However, they don't blame Boeing, as space travel is challenging and associated with new technology. Wilmore said, "Space travel is tough; it's new technology, so it's normal to have such issues."
Wilmore added that he "doesn't want to point fingers" and prefers to focus on learning from the situation. Their rescue mission was successfully conducted by NASA and SpaceX, and they returned to Earth on March 18.
Hemmer asked them about their views on SpaceX, its founder Elon Musk, and President Donald Trump. Wilmore said, "I have faith and respect for them. They never gave me a reason to lose trust."
Williams echoed the same sentiment, saying, "I'm glad they are actively participating in our space exploration program, and it has international significance. It's a matter of strength and pride for our country."
Today, March 31, NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 astronauts will participate in a press conference about their mission, which will be held at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
