— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 28, 2025 NASA’s Response and the Mission Timeline NASA has consistently maintained that the astronauts are not stranded and are in good health. The space agency had already engaged SpaceX in August 2024 to return Williams and Wilmore as part of its Crew-9 mission. To accommodate them, NASA revised its original Crew-9 plans, reducing the number of outbound astronauts on the SpaceX Dragon flight in September. The return was initially scheduled for February 2025 but was later postponed to March to allow additional work on the next-generation Dragon spacecraft. Trump’s Reaction and Possible Early Return President Trump acknowledged Musk’s involvement, posting on Truth Social, “Elon will soon be on his way. Hopefully, all will be safe. Good luck Elon!!!” However, he did not specify a revised timeline for the mission. Musk’s latest statement suggests that Crew Dragon Freedom may depart the ISS sooner than expected, bringing Williams and Wilmore back to Earth earlier than the planned March 2025 timeline. If SpaceX advances its schedule, it could provide NASA with a resolution to what has become a prolonged and politically charged situation. Follow us on Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram and WhatsApp to never miss an update from Fortune India. To buy a copy, visit Amazon.