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Dolphins Greet Returning Astronauts After SpaceX Crew's Long-Awaited Splashdown

NASA astronauts received a surprise welcoming committee shortly after the SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday as a pod of dolphins circled the Freedom as it bobbed up and down in the ocean.

Latin Times · Mar 18, 2025

Never-'stuck’ Starliner astronauts return to Earth at last with Crew-9 duo in SpaceX Dragon splashdown

The first astronauts to fly on two different commercial spacecraft during a single mission, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, returned to Earth with ISS crewmates Nick Hague and Aleksandr Gorbunov.

Space · Mar 18, 2025

'Welcome home!': NASA astronauts who spent 9 months in orbit finally back on Earth

After nine months in space, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have splash-landed off the coast of Florida.

LiveScience · Mar 18, 2025

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Stranded Nasa astronauts safely splash down after unexpected nine months in space

Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams splash down off Florida after being stuck on the International Space Station for nine months

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

As the rescued astronauts return, space law is still in orbit over who’s responsible when missions go wrong

Now back on Earth thanks to Space X’s Dragon capsule, astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore will be breathing fresh air again after a gruelling nine months onboard the International Space Station.

The Conversation · Mar 18, 2025

Behind the story of the return of stuck NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams

On an episode of “The Story Behind the AP Story,” Associated Press space writer Marcia Dunn discusses the space odyssey of NASA’s two stuck astronauts

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Homebound: 'Stranded' ISS Astronauts Now Hours From Splashdown

A pair of NASA astronauts unexpectedly stuck in space for more than nine months were hours away from returning to Earth on Tuesday, closing out a mission that has captured the world's attention.

International Business Times · Mar 18, 2025

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How NASA's Starliner mission went from 10 days to 9 months: A timeline

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are on their way home from a nine-month space mission that was supposed to last just 10 days. Here's a rundown of their eventful time off Earth.

Space · Mar 18, 2025

Stuck NASA astronauts head back to Earth after 9 months in space

Two NASA test astronauts were finally on their way back to Earth after nine months stranded in space following faults with Boeing's Starliner capsule.

Euronews · Mar 18, 2025

What time will NASA's Starliner astronauts land with SpaceX's Crew-9 today? How to watch live.

SpaceX is poised to land its Crew Dragon Freedom with the two ISS crewmates who launched on it and two astronauts who arrived at the space station in June on Boeing's Starliner. Here's how to see it.

Space · Mar 18, 2025

‘Moon to Mars—That’s our outlook’: NASA astronaut Suni Williams on her hopes for the future

"As soon as we can get it going, we would want to start having some type of presence on the moon sustainably," she told Fortune.

Fortune · Mar 18, 2025

Nasa's stranded astronauts finally on their way back to Earth after nine-month ISS ordeal

Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are set to return to Earth at 21.57 GMT on Tuesday

Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

Nasa astronauts back on Earth after being stuck months on ISS: ‘grins, ear to ear’

Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore back safely with American Nicholas Hague and Russian Aleksandr Gorbunov

The Guardian - US · Mar 18, 2025

NASA's stuck astronauts are finally on their way back to Earth after 9 months in space

NASA's two stuck astronauts are finally on their way home after more than nine months in space

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

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International Business Times · Mar 18, 2025

What Happens To The Human Body In Deep Space?

Bone and muscle deterioration, radiation exposure, vision impairment -- these are just a few of the challenges space travelers face on long-duration missions, even before considering the psychological toll of isolation.

LiveScience · Mar 17, 2025

NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were carried away on stretchers after return from space. Here's why that's normal.

When astronauts return from a prolonged visit to space, they are often carried out of their capsules and placed on stretchers. The 'stranded' astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were no exception. Here's why.

International Business Times · Mar 17, 2025

Astronauts Finally To Return After Unexpected 9-month ISS Stay

After more than nine months aboard the International Space Station, a pair of astronauts are finally set to depart for Earth early Tuesday, ending a prolonged mission that has captivated global attention.

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

Astronauts who were left on International Space Station can finally come home, NASA says

NASA astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams have been on the orbiting laboratory since last June

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LiveScience · Mar 17, 2025

When will the 'stranded' NASA astronauts return to 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.

The Independent UK · Mar 17, 2025

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

NASA's stuck astronauts are heading home now that a replacement crew has arrived at the International Space Station

Space · Mar 17, 2025

Starliner astronauts head back to Earth with SpaceX Crew-9 duo to make long-awaited landing (video)

Nick Hague, Aleksandr Gorbunov, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are heading back to Earth, and you can watch their Tuesday (March 18) homecoming live.

International Business Times · Mar 17, 2025

Stranded US Astronauts To Return To Earth On Tuesday: NASA

A pair of US astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station will be returned to Earth on Tuesday evening, NASA said.

Latin Times · Mar 16, 2025

WATCH: Stranded Astronauts Rejoice as SpaceX Crew Arrives at International Space Station

NASA's two stranded astronauts were overjoyed to welcome the SpaceX crew, representing the U.S., Japan and Russia, to the ISS on Sunday.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16, 2025

‘Great to see our friends arrive’: SpaceX capsule docks with ISS to bring back stranded Nasa astronauts

The arrival of four astronauts will allow Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to return to Earth after nine months on the International Space Station

Euronews · Mar 16, 2025

Replacement crew arrives at ISS where two stuck astronauts remain

Just over a day after blasting off, a SpaceX crew capsule arrived at the International Space Station on Sunday, delivering the replacements for NASA’s two stuck astronauts.

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