NASA astronauts 'Butch and Suni' return to Earth after drawn-out mission in space
- NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth after 286 days in space, which was 278 days longer than planned.
- Their splashdown occurred off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida, concluding a mission marked by technical issues.
- The mission faced technical troubles and uncertainty, creating a notable instance of NASA's contingency planning.
- Williams expressed her excitement about reuniting with her two dogs and family upon her return home.
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In Photos | Sunita Williams' And Butch Wilmore's Nine-month Space Ordeal
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have finally returned to Earth after spending nine months in space on a mission that was supposed to last just eight days. The duo left Earth in June 2024 on a mission to test Boeing Starliner's capsule. As the capsule suffered technical issues, NASA decided to keep them on the International Space Station and return the Starliner to Earth empty. The two astronauts finally returned to Earth aboard…
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