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After months of uncertainty and an unexpectedly long stay in space, NASA astronauts Suita Williams and Butch Wilmore have finally set foot back on Earth. Their journey, which was supposed to be much shorter, stretched into nine long months due to a series of technical delays. But today, their adventure ended safely and successfully, thanks to SpaceX’s Dragon Freedom capsule. The spacecraft completed its mission by landing in the waters off the Florida coast near Tallahassee at 3:27 AM IST on Wednesday (5:57 PM ET, Tuesday).

This wasn’t just a solo return—Williams and Wilmore were accompanied by astronauts Nick Hague and Aleksandr Grebyonkin, who had been sent to the International Space Station (ISS) in December 2024 as part of a carefully planned rescue operation. After spending 17 hours traveling back home, all four astronauts made it back safely, marking a huge success for NASA and SpaceX.

The moment their capsule touched down, excitement spread like wildfire. Space enthusiasts, scientists, and netizens couldn’t contain their joy, flooding social media with celebratory messages. A video showing the astronauts being carefully lifted out of the capsule and taken for medical checkups quickly went viral, capturing the world’s admiration.

Online Reactions Of Social Media Users:

1. One user wrote, "Sunita Williams safely returned. Her smile tells everything. Welcome to the earth."

2. "India's brave daughter Sunita Williams returned safely to Earth smiling and triumphantly after an amazing journey of 9 months and 17 hours! Best wishes to her and the entire crew," a second user added.

3. "With a smile on her face and a victorious fist in the air, India's brave daughter Sunita Williams safely returns to Earth after an incredible 9-month, 17-hour journey. Best wishes to her and the entire crew!" added a third user.

4. "Can't get over with this incredible footage of #AstronautsReturn. We salute your patience, faith, and groundbreaking achievements in space! Your journey continues to inspire us," a fourth user added.

5. “They are happy the astronauts are safe, sound, and home too, what sweetheart dolphins welcoming them home,” a fifth user said.

6. “Welcome back, Sunita Williams! She's safely returned to Earth after spending over 9 months on the International Space Station. A journey filled with resilience! Space never stops testing limits!” added a sixth person.

7. “That feeling when you’re finally coming home after 9 months of instant food, space toilets, and no gravity,” wrote the next.

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