NASA's astronauts, Sunita Williams and Barry 'Butch' Wilmore, have undocked from the International Space Station after nine months in space and are heading home aboard a SpaceX spacecraft. They are expected to splash down off Florida after a 17-hour descent. Upon return, they will face challenges in mobility due to the long duration in low gravity and will undergo immediate medical evaluations and a rehabilitation program focusing on their recovery. The effort is led by Dr. Vinay Gupta, with the astronauts needing up to six weeks of recovery to regain strength.
NASA's stranded astronauts are finally on their way home after a brutal nine months in space.
Doctors reported that Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will not be able to walk on their own upon returning due to living in low gravity.
The crew will immediately begin a rehabilitation program focusing on walking, flexibility, and muscle strengthening shortly after return.
Commander Nick Hague expressed pride for the Crew Dragon mission, stating 'Crew nine is going home,' marking the end of their space journey.
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