Astroanut Sunita Williams Returns to Earth After Nine-Month ISS Mission

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has safely returned to Earth after a nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), originally intended to last just eight days. Her return was delayed due to propulsion issues with the Starliner spacecraft, requiring an extended stay to conduct scientific research. Williams and fellow astronaut Barry Wilmore splashed down near Florida in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, where they will undergo medical evaluations due to the health challenges posed by prolonged microgravity exposure. Celebrations erupted in Williams' ancestral village in India, highlighting her achievements and contributions to space exploration. The mission underscores the complexities and unpredictabilities of space travel, particularly concerning spacecraft reliability and astronaut health.