Astronauts Stuck In Space Returns👀

​NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore recently returned to Earth after an unexpected nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Initially launched on June 5, 2024, aboard Boeing's Starliner for what was intended to be an eight-day mission, their stay was prolonged due to technical issues with the spacecraft, including thruster malfunctions and helium leaks. As a result, NASA deemed it unsafe for them to return using the Starliner, which subsequently returned uncrewed. Williams and Wilmore continued their mission as part of the ISS crew, participating in various scientific experiments and spacewalks. They ultimately returned to Earth on March 18, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, landing safely in the Gulf of Mexico near Tallahassee, Florida. Upon their return, both astronauts expressed gratitude for the support received during their extended mission and indicated their willingness to participate in future spaceflights. ​

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