NASA Astronauts Return to Earth After Nine-Month ISS Stay
Suni Williams and Barry Wilmore landed safely off Florida's coast following an extended mission caused by Boeing's Starliner malfunction.
- Suni Williams and Barry Wilmore were originally scheduled for a one-week ISS mission in June 2024 but stayed for over nine months due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner spacecraft.
- NASA deemed the Starliner unsafe, returning it to Earth without passengers, leaving the astronauts stranded on the ISS.
- The astronauts returned aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule, which landed in the ocean near Florida on the evening of March 18, 2025.
- During their extended stay, the astronauts conducted experiments, performed maintenance, and participated in spacewalks, ensuring ISS operations continued smoothly.
- The incident highlights the growing role of SpaceX in NASA missions and the competitive challenges faced by Boeing in the commercial space industry.
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