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NASA Astronauts Return After Unprecedented Nine-Month Mission

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore splash down after a nine-month stay at the ISS, extended due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner.

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NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico after a nine-month mission aboard the ISS, originally intended to last only a week. They became the first crew aboard Boeing's Starliner, but technical failures led to an extended stay, as NASA opted to send the damaged capsule back to Earth without them. Their eventual return via a SpaceX Dragon capsule included two new crewmates, and the astronauts, who have conducted numerous experiments during their unexpected journey, expressed a mix of excitement and relief at being home.

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