On March 17th, according to Fox News in the United States, on March 16th local time, SpaceX's "Dragon" spacecraft docked with the International Space Station to bring back American astronauts stranded in space. Russian astronaut Ivan Wagner's humorous interaction has attracted attention from American media.
The screen shows Wagner wearing an alien mask and a dark hoodie, floating in space, waiting to welcome the four astronauts who are about to arrive at the International Space Station. NASA described it as a 'relaxed and enjoyable moment'.
On June 5, 2024, American astronauts Wilmore and Williams were launched into space aboard Boeing's StarCraft spacecraft. The spacecraft was originally scheduled to return to Earth on June 14 of that year, but due to issues such as propulsion failures and helium leaks, the return time was repeatedly postponed. They will leave the space station and return to Earth as soon as this week.
The arrival of SpaceX's "Dragon" spacecraft has brought new vitality to the space station, and the unique way Russian astronauts greet them has added a different color to the serious space mission. As the relevant process progresses, stranded American astronauts are also about to embark on their return journey.