SMRTR TechMar 18, 2025Science News

Two astronauts stuck in space for 9 months have returned to Earth

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Two U.S. astronauts, Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, returned to Earth on March 18 after spending over nine months on the International Space Station due to technical issues with their spacecraft. The extended stay allows NASA to study the health impacts of longer space missions, including bone and muscle loss, vision changes, and immune system effects. The astronauts will undergo medical tests to provide valuable data for future space exploration efforts.

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