Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams returned to Earth after an extended nine-month stay in space, experiencing various physiological changes due to the absence of gravity. They are undergoing rehabilitation exercises to restore their health, and post-landing procedures include medical supervision and monitoring at Johnson Space Center.
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