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Who are the NASA astronauts who have been stuck in space for 9 months?

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will return to Earth on March 18 after spending over nine months on the International Space Station , due to delays with Boeing's spacecraft and its technical issues.
The astronauts' return was delayed because of issues with Boeing's spacecraft, which included five helium leaks and five failures of its reaction control system thrusters.
Both astronauts will depart the ISS in a SpaceX Dragon capsule and splash down near Florida if weather conditions allow.
NASA reported that the updated return target will help complete handover duties and provide operational flexibility due to expected bad weather later in the week.

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abc News

Timeline of Boeing's Starliner mission that left NASA astronauts aboard ISS for 9 months

As NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams prepare to return to Earth after an unplanned nine months in space, here's how Boeing's Starliner mission unfolded.

9 hours ago·United States

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The Independent

Astronauts that were accidentally left on space station can finally come home

Two astronauts who were accidentally left on the International Space Station for months longer than expected will finally come home on Tuesday, Nasa has said.

10 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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La Nación, Grupo Nación

Astronauts ‘trapped’ on the Space Station for 9 months return to Earth on Wednesday on SpaceX’s ship

SpaceX's Crew Dragon arrived at the ERA to relieve two astronauts trapped in space from flaws in the Boeing Starliner. They will return to Earth.

10 hours ago

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The Globe & Mail

Nasa astronauts ‘Butch and Suni’ prepare for Tuesday homecoming after nine months stuck in space

Wilmore and Williams were the first crew to fly Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft in a key test flight in June, but NASA deemed their return too risky after issues with the craft’s propulsion system

11 hours ago·Canada

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Live Science

'Stranded' NASA astronauts are finally coming home: Here's when they'll be back on Earth

After spending more than nine months in space, astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are finally coming home. NASA is targeting a Tuesday evening (March 18) splashdown for the returning astronauts, if weather conditions remain favorable.

12 hours ago·United States

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