NASA Astronauts Face Health Challenges After Nine Months in Space

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore prepare for their return to Earth, anticipating physical complications from prolonged space exposure.

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have been stranded on the ISS for nine months due to technical issues with their return spacecraft.
They are expected to return to Earth no earlier than March 19, following the arrival of NASA's Crew-10 mission aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft.
Prolonged weightlessness has caused significant health issues, including bone density loss, muscle atrophy, and a condition called 'baby feet,' which makes walking painful.
Additional complications include cardiovascular changes, fluid buildup affecting vision, and increased long-term risks from radiation exposure.
Post-return rehabilitation will involve extensive physical and psychological recovery to address these challenges.