The primary technical issues included propulsion system malfunctions and helium leaks, which raised concerns about the craft's reliability and safety standards.

NASA adapted by using a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule for the return. Initially, they planned to use Crew-9, but later decided to use Crew-10's capsule, Endurance, to expedite the return.

Suni Williams set a record for the most total time spent performing extravehicular activities (EVAs) by a female astronaut, accumulating 62 hours and six minutes of spacewalking time.

The extended mission caused personal sacrifices, such as missing significant family events. For example, Butch Wilmore missed his daughter's senior year milestones. Communication with loved ones via internet calls was crucial for maintaining a connection to home.