With Trump’s cutbacks, crew heads for ISS unsure of when they’ll come back

NASA is considering extending the stay of the current crew aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to uncertainty surrounding the future of the Crew Dragon program under the Trump administration's proposed budget cuts. The Crew-11 mission, which was initially planned for a six-month duration, may now be extended as the space agency grapples with the potential impact of the proposed budget reductions. This uncertainty has left the crew members unsure of when they will return to Earth. The article highlights the challenges faced by the space agency as it navigates the shifting political landscape and its implications for the ISS operations. The potential extension of the Crew-11 mission reflects the need to maintain a continuous human presence on the orbital laboratory, despite the budgetary constraints. The article emphasizes the importance of the ISS program and the need for a stable and predictable funding environment to ensure the continued success of space exploration efforts.