NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday after a significant nine-month delay caused by a failed Boeing test flight. They safely splashed down off the Florida coast in a SpaceX capsule, hours after departing from the International Space Station. Originally scheduled for a brief mission, the astronauts encountered multiple delays, prompting NASA to arrange an alternate return strategy. Their extended stay in space began with complications surrounding Boeing's Starliner launch last June, leading to unexpected challenges during their mission.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth after a nine-month delay due to a Boeing test flight issue, safely splashing down off the Florida coast.
Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico near Tallahassee, Florida, hours after leaving the International Space Station.
Originally set for a brief mission, the astronauts faced repeated setbacks before NASA arranged an alternate return.
Their journey began with Boeing's troubled Starliner launch last June, forcing an unexpected and prolonged stay in space.
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