Rescued NASA Astronaut Butch Wilmore Describes The Moment Everything Went Wrong

What happens when a routine space mission suddenly turns into a life-threatening situation? NASA astronaut Captain Barry “Butch” Wilmore shares the dramatic moment when thrusters began failing as his spacecraft approached the International Space Station — and why docking became the only safe option. In this gripping segment, Barry also reflects on whether the outcome was simply engineering, training… or the hand of God. From split-second decisions to the question “Was it a miracle?”, this is a powerful behind-the-scenes look at one of the most intense moments of the mission. Barry’s story offers a unique perspective on risk, resilience, and the faith that sustained him through uncertainty. Guest: Captain Barry “Butch” Wilmore NASA Astronaut & Former Commander of the International Space Station Naval Aviator - U.S Navy Wilmore is the commander for the mission. A veteran of two spaceflights, Wilmore has 178 days in space under his belt. In 2009, he served as a pilot aboard space shuttle Atlantis for the STS-129 mission. Additionally, Wilmore served as a flight engineer for Expedition 41 until November 2014, when he assumed command of the space station after arrival of the Expedition 42 crew. He returned to Earth the following March. Prior to his selection by NASA in 2000, the father of two obtained both his bachelor’s degree and master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, before graduating with another master’s degree in Aviation Systems from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He is also a graduate of the United States Naval Test Pilot School, Patuxent River, Maryland, and has completed four operational deployments during his tenure as a fleet naval officer and aviator. ▶️ Watch more from Vision Explore more conversations that help you look to God daily. 🌐 Connect with Vision Christian Media ▶ Website: https://vision.org.au ▶ Listen Live: https://vision.org.au/radio ▶ The Word for Today: https://vision.org.au/the-word-for-today ▶ Podcasts: https://vision.org.au/podcasts 📱 Follow Us Vision Christian Media Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/visionradio/ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@VisionChristianMedia TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@visionchristianmedia Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/visionradio/ 🤝 Partner With Us Support the ministry → https://vision.org.au/donate