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Astronauts Return After Unexpected 9-Month Space Odyssey


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NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore return to Earth after a 286-day mission on the ISS, providing crucial data on long-term space travel. Their journey, extended due to technical issues, offers insights into the health impacts of prolonged space exposure and the future of space exploration. Join us as we explore their remarkable mission and its implications for humanity's journey to Mars and beyond.

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