Trump on NASA stranded astronaut Sunita Williams: ‘I see the girl with the wild hair…’ | VIDEO

US President Donald Trump stirred controversy together with his remarks on NASA astronauts nonetheless in house, jokingly telling them, “We love you, and we’re coming to get you.” Whereas addressing a gathering, Trump criticised the Biden administration, suggesting the astronauts had been left there for too lengthy.

‘Wild hair’ touch upon Sunita Williams

Trump additionally commented on Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, referring to her distinctive look in house.  “I see the girl with the wild hair. She’s obtained an excellent, stable head of hair,” he stated, eliciting conflicting responses on social media.

Speaking additional concerning the astronauts’ prolonged go to, he joked, “I hope they like one another up there. Perhaps they’ll fall in love.”

Trump claims Musk will carry them again

Trump additionally asserted that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk was on the brink of recuperate the astronauts.

“I requested Elon if he might get them. He stated sure. He’s getting ready his Starship now,” Trump acknowledged. He even joked about becoming a member of the rescue mission himself.

SpaceX starship undergoes setback

Trump’s remarks got here as SpaceX was dealt one other setback with its Starship rocket check. The higher stage exploded in mid-air after liftoff, though the booster was caught efficiently.

The higher stage was seen tumbling in a dwell feed earlier than going out of sign, with reported particles falling on the Bahamas. “We misplaced contact with the ship,” confirmed SpaceX spokesperson Dan Huot, likening it to final January’s related failure.

It was Starship’s eighth orbital check, launched from Boca Chica, Texas, at 5:30 p.m. (2330 GMT). Earlier makes an attempt to launch on Monday and Wednesday had been canceled.

The accident has prompted considerations concerning the potential of SpaceX to soundly carry again the astronauts, regardless of Trump assuring them of their impending rescue.