Stuck astronauts return to Earth Tuesday evening

Just after midnight Sunday morning, astronauts welcomed Crew 10 aboard the International Space Station — and Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were at the hatch when it opened. The stuck astronauts are set to finally splash down back on Earth Tuesday at 5:57 p.m. NBC's Tom Costello reports and former astronaut Mike Massimino joins TODAY to talk about the last phase of their mission.

March 17, 2025 | VIEW IN BROWSER On the Show TOP MOMENT Stuck astronauts set to splash down on Earth Tuesday evening Just after midnight Sunday morning, astronauts welcomed Crew 10 aboard the International Space Station — and Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were at the hatch when it opened. The stuck astronauts are set to finally splash down back on Earth Tuesday at 5:57 p.m. NBC's Tom Costello reports and former astronaut Mike Massimino joins TODAY to talk about the last phase of their mission. READ MORE Moms create specialized candle company for adults with disabilities WATCH NOW See a sneak peek at Cynthia Erivo mentoring on 'The Voice' WATCH NOW TODAY celebrates Irish soda bread scones with owner of Mary O's WATCH NOW SAW IT ON TODAY 3RD HOUR OF TODAY How family of veteran who died of cancer turns grief into purpose WATCH NOW TODAY WITH JENNA & FRIENDS Can Jenna and Willie unscramble letters to name Irish celebs? WATCH NOW SHOP TODAY Steals & Deals: Up to 86% off designer sunglasses, leather handbags, earrings, more WATCH NOW Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2025 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | SEND FEEDBACK