Sunita Williams Returns To Earth: Indian origin Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have returned safely on Earth after being stranded in space for 9 months. The two NASA astronauts are back on Earth but will be permitted to go back home after 45 days rehabilitation.
Returned After 9 Months
After being stranded at the International Space Station(ISS) for 9 months, the two NASA astronauts have returned to Earth after the Space X Crew Dragon spaceship splashed down off coast of the American state of Florida at 5:57 pm on Wednesday.
The two astronauts had flown last June to the orbital lab for days long roundtrip to test Boeing’s Starliner on its first crewed flight. But, the spaceship somehow Developed Propulsion problems and was said unfit to fly back.
Will Undergo 45 days Rehabilitation
Despite the safe landing, both the astronauts must undergo a 45-day rehabilitation program at Houston to address physical challenges from prolonged microgravity exposure. This procedure is to ensure the health of the astronauts before they can reunite with their family and friends.
