Astronauts age slightly slower in space due to microgravity and time dilation, as observed with Sunita Williams and Barry 'Butch' Wilmore. NASA studies indicate potential health impacts upon their return, including muscle atrophy, bone density loss, and cognitive changes. Williams and Wilmore are expected to return to Earth in late March 2025.
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