Elon Musk made a startling claim Tuesday, accusing Joe Biden of intentionally delaying the return of two astronauts from the ISS for political reasons. Speaking on Fox News with former President Donald Trump, Musk called the decision dangerous and unnecessary.
“They were left up there for political reasons, which is not good,” Musk stated.
The astronauts in question, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, were originally scheduled to return after SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule successfully docked at the ISS in September. However, NASA postponed the mission, leaving them aboard the station for months. The delay raised concerns about how much politics influences space operations. For more updates check our Youtube channel.
Musk, whose company SpaceX has played a key role in NASA’s missions, suggested that the delay was politically motivated rather than based on technical reasons. He assured that the astronauts will now return within four weeks. He hinted that recent political pressure may have forced NASA to move forward.
The controversy has sparked backlash from critics who argue that space missions should remain free from political influence. Experts warn that any delay in returning astronauts could pose risks to their health and safety. Space missions are carefully planned with limited supplies, and any unexpected extension could lead to complications.
The Biden administration has not yet responded to Musk’s accusations, but the issue has already drawn attention from lawmakers and industry experts. Many now question whether political decisions are interfering with critical space operations.
This incident has also reignited debates over NASA’s independence and its partnership with SpaceX. While some praise Musk for advancing U.S. space efforts, others worry about the increasing privatization of space missions.
As the return mission approaches, scrutiny over NASA’s decision-making process and government influence in space travel is likely to intensify.
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