NASA astronauts Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita "Suni" Williams have safely returned to Earth after an extended nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Their journey back was facilitated by SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule, which successfully splashed down off the coast of Florida on March 18, 2025, at approximately 5:57 p.m. EDT. NASA+16Economy.pk+16ABC News+16ABC News+5People.com+5Latest news & breaking headlines+5
Extended Mission Details
Originally, Wilmore and Williams embarked on an eight-day test mission aboard Boeing's Starliner spacecraft in June 2024. However, technical issues with the Starliner's propulsion system led to an indefinite extension of their stay on the ISS. During this period, they seamlessly integrated into the station's crew, contributing to various scientific experiments and maintenance tasks. Economy.pk+2The Citizen+2Reuters+2People.com+5Reuters+5Latest news & breaking headlines+5
Return via SpaceX's Crew Dragon
Given the challenges with the Starliner, NASA coordinated with SpaceX to facilitate the astronauts' return. The Crew Dragon capsule, carrying Wilmore, Williams, NASA astronaut Nick Hague, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, undocked from the ISS and completed a 17-hour journey back to Earth. The capsule's re-entry and splashdown were executed flawlessly, marking another milestone in commercial spaceflight collaborations. NASA++11Latest news & breaking headlines+11가디언+11GMA Network | News and Entertainment+13PGurus+13People.com+13NASA+
Post-Landing Procedures
Upon landing, the astronauts were promptly retrieved by recovery teams and underwent standard medical evaluations to ensure their well-being after the prolonged mission. Despite the unexpected extension, both Wilmore and Williams remained in good health and high spirits, expressing gratitude for the support received during their time in space. Latest news & breaking headlines+5People.com+5Economy.pk+5
Looking Ahead
This mission underscores the resilience and adaptability of astronauts when faced with unforeseen challenges. It also highlights the importance of robust partnerships between NASA and commercial entities like SpaceX to ensure the safety and success of crewed space missions.가디언+1New York Post+1
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