However, NASA learned the spacecraft had experienced multiple helium leaks and propulsion system issues so it returned empty in New Mexico last September. Following months of planning, SpaceX launched its Dragon capsule Friday afternoon with its four Crew-10 members onboard.

A new crew is officially on their way to the International Space Station, which means fellow astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams — who have been in space for 9 months now — are officially one step closer to finally coming home.