NASA astronaut and US Navy Test Pilot. Spaceflight Veteran(Expedition 41/42)(Expedition 71/72),STS-129,and ISS Commander on the Boeing Crew Flight Test Mission.
Former NASA astronaut @butch_wilmore, who spent 286 days stuck on the International Space Station, discusses how his faith sustained him during the disaster of the Boeing Starliner mission.
“Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior. I have eternal hope, there’s nothing that can outdo or overshadow that. So in all situations, that brings comfort and contentment. Regardless if you are facing death... Surely death went through my mind, but even in that, my sins are forgiven.”
SCIENCE OF SUCCESS: From a 5,000-degree reentry to a perfect Pacific landing, @butch_wilmore reveals the high-stakes engineering that brought the Artemis II crew safely home.
"... there's not a much better feeling on or off the planet than when your parachutes open and reef correctly as you return from space."
STUCK IN SPACE
“I think this book gives a message of hope in the now, while also pointing to the… the true message of eternal hope through believing in the… Almighty God of Jesus Christ our Lord.” - Capt. Barry "Butch" Wilmore joins @jsolomonReports to talk about his new book after spending 464 days in space.
The Artemis II launch is scheduled for later this week, and dwindling survivors of NASA’s greatest generation would also like to see greater enthusiasm for Artemis. Retired NASA astronaut and spaceflight veteran @butch_wilmore joins @thehill to discuss. @BlakeBurman
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What is it really like to be stuck in space? 🚀
@NASA Astronaut @butch_wilmore joins the show to discuss:
🛰️ The reality of his extended stay on the ISS
✝️ How faith guides him 250 miles above Earth
🌕 Why Artemis II is the next giant leap for the U.S.
NASA is set to launch the Artemis II crew around the Moon tomorrow.
Retired astronaut Capt. Barry “Butch” Wilmore knows exactly what it takes to endure long missions—he spent 286 days in space after a 2024 capsule malfunction.
Author of “Stuck in Space,” he shares perspective on resilience, uncertainty, and the reality of life beyond Earth.
🌕MOON MISSION: Retired NASA astronaut Butch Wilmore breaks down what to expect as the Artemis II crew journeys back to Earth – revealing they could break the record for fastest speed achieved by humans in space.
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NEW SPACE RACE: With NASA's Artemis II mission set for later this week, former NASA astronaut @butch_wilmore breaks down the importance & difficulty of this mission back to the moon.
🚨BREAKING NEWS: ARTEMIS II TEAM TROUBLESHOOTING TECH ISSUE
Retired NASA Astronaut @butch_wilmore gives insight into what this means for the launch to the moon.
RETIRED NASA ASTRONAUT BUTCH WILMORE REFLECTS ON TIME IN SPACE
@butch_wilmore recalls an incident when he lost full control of the spacecraft: “a little touch and go at times.”
WATCH: Today is the last full day in space for the Artemis II crew after the historic moon mission.
The crew is set to splash down in the Pacific tomorrow evening with a complex re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere.
Captain Butch Wilmore breaks down what that will look like.
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"IT'S A THRILLING OPPORTUNITY, A THRILLING MOMENT, AND A LIFETIME OF PREPARATION"
Retired NASA Astronaut @butch_wilmore weighs in on the Artemis II lunar orbit mission set for launch tonight.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams, Nick Hague, and Don Pettit spent this week in the DC area sharing their experiences of living aboard @Space_Station as part of Expedition 72 📷: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCuvSe
In addition to being a retired astronaut, Captain Butch Wilmore is the author of “Stuck in Space: An Astronaut’s Hope Through the Unexpected.”
His memoir describes his 286-day stay aboard the International Space Station and the years of training that prepared him.
“The world is rejoicing over all of this, and that’s going to propel us forward to do these wonderful, great things.”
Retired NASA astronaut @butch_wilmore reflects on the global impact of American ambition.