NASA astronauts return to earth after 9-month ISS stay

SpaceX Dragon Freedom splashed down off the coast of Florida, carrying Sunita 'Suni' Williams and Butch Wilmore along with NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.

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[chapter]

That's crazy how this was media blocked because I had no idea it was taking place now. Glad they are back

[skinnygunnzz]

The media calling it an “unexpected stay” is crazy 🤦🏾‍♂️

[ColtonJohnsonBrice]

That long in space sure takes a beating on one's body, you go up in shape and return as Geddy Lee.

[wr]

9 months!? If she was any younger, there would have been 3 people returning to earth.

[shakis]

It's amazing 9 months in space she had white hair, came back to earth hair changed to brown 😂😂😂

[ratherbeonthemoon]

Who's seen the video of the plane releasing the "capsule" out of the back? These "astronauts" were really beyond the Ice Walls of "Antarctica"



:The more you know...

[euoporv]

You know that spaceship was stank! 9 months?! Thank god they returned home safely!

[PGC]

The fact they are so positive about it is inspirational. 2 new American heros for the history books.

[Elementf_]

Came up from the "Hollywood Basement" I see

[longbeach]

No credit given to the man who saved them? What a surprise.

[mayp]

Thank you Elon! No credit given to him here? Seriously?

[chrisstory]

Who believes the astronaut’s space suit will protect them from 250 degree temperatures 🤷‍♂️😂

[janetjackson]

So don't know if else wanna know how they got that microphone 🤦🏿‍♀️🤣

[TheRealLifeAsKathleen]

“Que the dolphins.” I bet these people laughing at us for believing this is real 😂

[CountyLaw]

Why isn't Elon Musk getting the credit that he deserves for bringing them back?

[Cathy-wl]

People really believe this as true? We are in trouble.

[shawnallworth]

You can thank Elon, a second time as he offered rescue months ago..

[chucklee]

Thank goodness that the federal judge did not block the re entry😅

[superpooper_]

Thanks for saving brave Indian Suni and superpower india appreciate it

[lokirussell]

Breaking News !! Federal Judge orders Astronauts back in space !