Recently, NASA and SpaceX announced that the Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station has been rescheduled to 28th September at 1:17 PM EDT (10:47 PM IST) due to Tropical Storm Helene. The mission, a key component of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, utilizes SpaceX technology and will involve astronauts Nick Hague (Commander) from NASA and Aleksandr Gorbunov (Mission Specialist) from Roscosmos. The crew will spend approximately five months on the ISS, conducting scientific research and maintenance tasks. The postponement was necessary due to the adverse weather conditions posed by Tropical Storm Helene affecting the Cape Canaveral region. The spacecraft was safely returned to the hangar to protect it from potential storm damage. Meanwhile, astronaut Sunita Williams, currently on the ISS, is not directly involved in the Crew-9 mission. She and another NASA astronaut are expected to return to Earth in February 2025 aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule after facing technical issues with their original return vehicle.Since the Crew-9 mission is not scheduled to return immediately, it is crucial for SpaceX to gather data from this significant mission. This data will enhance preparations for their upcoming journey back home. The importance of Crew-9: Data gathering: The mission is set to help SpaceX collect vital data to improve crew safety and enhance overall mission effectiveness. ISS operations: The presence of Hague and Gorbunov on the International Space Station is essential for ongoing scientific research and station maintenance. NASA-SpaceX partnership: The Crew-9 mission demonstrates the collaboration between NASA and SpaceX, potentially advancing human spaceflight capabilities.