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The Politics of Space: Stranded Astronauts and the Controversy Surrounding Their Return
In a striking narrative of modern space exploration, two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Sunita 'Suni' Williams, found themselves stranded aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for an astonishing nine months instead of the anticipated week. Their extended stay has ignited a heated debate over whether political motivations played a role in delaying their return, with significant figures such as Elon Musk and the Biden Administration being thrust into the spotlight.