What is Crew-9?

The International Space Station is located 400 kilometers above the earth. A team of astronauts is always stationed there and completes science experiments. Sunita and Butch reached the ISS in the month of June. Their spacecraft malfunctioned, after which they were stranded there. The astronauts present on the ISS go there for a fixed time.

Currently, the astronauts of the Crew-8 mission are there. This mission was launched in March this year. NASA will now launch the Crew-9 mission, which can take off in September.
The astronauts of the Crew-9 mission will reach space aboard SpaceX's Dragon capsule. When this spacecraft returns, Sunita and Butch will also come in it. The Dragon capsule will be modified to bring them back.

According to reports, the Dragon capsule will be launched with only 2 astronauts, so that there is space for Sunita and Butch while returning. The capsule will also have more cargo and personal items.