Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams safely returned to Earth after an unexpected nine-month stay on the ISS due to technical issues with Boeing's Starliner crew capsule. They were brought back by SpaceX, which faced its own delays. During their extended mission, they completed crucial experiments and spacewalks, setting records and garnering prayers and support from the American public.
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