NASA Astronauts Return to Earth After Nine-Month ISS Mission

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams completed an unplanned extended stay, returning aboard SpaceX's Dragon capsule after Boeing's Starliner failed to bring them back.

• Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth on March 18, 2025, after spending 286 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
• Their mission, originally planned as an eight-day test flight on Boeing's Starliner, was prolonged due to propulsion malfunctions and safety concerns with the spacecraft.
• SpaceX's Dragon capsule facilitated their safe return, marking another success for NASA's Commercial Crew Program and highlighting SpaceX's reliability.
• During their extended stay, the astronauts conducted experiments, performed maintenance, and participated in spacewalks, contributing significantly to ISS operations.
• Wilmore and Williams are now undergoing medical evaluations and a 45-day rehabilitation program to readjust to Earth's gravity after their prolonged time in microgravity.

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