Sunita Williams returns to Earth.
Successful Landing on Earth:
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore have successfully returned to Earth.
Their return concluded an unexpectedly extended mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
They returned via a SpaceX Dragon capsule, splashing down off the coast of Florida.
Extended Mission:
- The mission, initially planned for a short duration, was extended to approximately nine months due to technical issues with their spacecraft.
- This extended stay in space, led to the astronauts demonstrating remarkable resilience.
Key Details:
- The return occurred on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, with the splashdown happening around 3:30 am.
- The mission was designated as part of the Crew-9 mission.
- Sunita Williams is an Indian-origin NASA astronaut, and has a very strong following in India.
Astronaut Career
