Her return is now set for February 2025 after the docking of the SpaceX Crew-9 spacecraft. The delay in Williams' return aligns with NASA's crew rotation plans, preventing understaffing on the ISS and maintaining ongoing operations without disruption.

The Crew-9 mission, part of NASA’s Commercial Crew Program, is carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov to the International Space Station (ISS). Initially scheduled for September 26,

The NASA-SpaceX spacecraft, carrying Crew-9 members NASA astronaut Nick Hague (commander) and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr