NASA Astronaut Butch Wilmore, He was trapped in space for nearly a year in a press conference on Monday and talked about the importance of faith.
Wilmore spent nine months on the International Space Station (ISS) with astronaut Suni Williams, starting in June 2024. The two were trapped there 280 daysalthough they initially planned to be there for only eight days.
After landing on the International Space Station, the astronauts’ Boeing Starliner spacecraft Technical issues have been encountered, which has led to NASA’s decision to return astronauts to Earth is unsafe. The Biden administration was criticized by critics for being stumped by astronauts, Williams and Wilmore returned to Earth on March 18 at SpaceX Dragon Capsule.
During a press conference on Monday, Wilmore was open about his relationship with God when a reporter asked about his belief in space.
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Butch Wilmore expressed his gratitude to his pastor and practice Christianity during a press conference on Monday. (Getty Images/Istock)
“I heard you are still attending your church service from space. Can you tell me a little bit why this is important to you?” the reporter asked.
The astronaut began to say, “Well, good, God’s word…I need it.” “My pastor is the best pastor to close or close, in this case, the earth.”
“It’s crucial to stay connected and worship with my church family,” Wilmore added. “I mean, it’s part of getting me out.”
Wilmore also yelled Tennessee Church, saying he would watch their services while on the International Space Station.
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Williams and Wilmore answered questions about their SpaceX Crew-9 missions in a March 31 press conference and extended the time on the International Space Station. (pool)
“Me too [tuned] Enter Grace Baptist Church in Juliet Hill, Tennessee. One of my partners is an elder and a pastor there, and I will also watch their services every week. ” continued the astronaut.
Wilmore described the weekly service as “exciting” and emphasized the importance of Christian fellowship to him.
“As a believer to Jesus Christ, part of what I need is to continue the focus – a system day after day, because I need fellowship, even if it’s fellowship at a distance.”
The rescued SpaceX Crew 9 astronaut seemed positive and optimistic when talking to the press on March 31, 2025. (Brendan Bell/Getty Image)
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“It’s not like close fellowship, but I still need it.”
Brooke Curto and Pilar Arias of Fox News Digital contributed to the report.
