What happens to an astronaut's body while in space and after they arrive back on Earth?
- After 286 days in space, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have returned safely to Earth.
- Their SpaceX capsule landed off the coast of Florida, marking the end of their extended mission on Tuesday evening.
- John Dewitt explained that astronauts face challenges after long durations in space, stating that bodies are really built to work in gravity.
- Wilmore mentioned that it's tough learning to live with gravity again, reflecting on the adjustments astronauts must make upon returning.
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What happens to the human body when it spends a lot of time in space, like the astronauts who have just returned to Earth?
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore returned from the ERA after nine months stranded in space, but what effects does space flight have on the human body?
(S+) Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore: What does a long-term space flight do with the body?
The astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back from the ISS after 286 days. For the body such a stay is an immense challenge, what exactly happens is also a mystery for doctors.
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