New crew launches to space station, kicking off long-awaited return process for two NASA astronauts

Four astronauts rocketed into orbit Friday evening on their way to the International Space Station. The flight, a mission known as Crew-10, was part of NASA’s regular rotation of crew members to and from the space station. But it has attracted more attention than usual because it means NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally closing in on their long-awaited flight back to Earth.