{"id":24491,"date":"2025-03-20T16:25:13","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T16:25:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=24491"},"modified":"2025-03-20T16:25:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T16:25:13","slug":"new-photo-of-nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-after-space-mission-sparks-health-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usdailys.com\/?p=24491","title":{"rendered":"New Photo of NASA Astronaut Sunita Williams After Space Mission Sparks Health Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">NASA astronaut Sunita Williams returned to Earth on Thursday with three other crew members. However, some netizens noticed certain aspects of her appearance that raised concerns. This has led to speculation about her health.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\">\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Center shared good news this week. It revealed that SpaceX Crew-9 had successfully returned home. Posting on X, the independent government agency uploaded several images of the cheerful crew.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Ak-QjX1pWIwYo9JiQpcqvjr3KI2XJDmxdNsJCzFAYe8\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGUwMmUxZDQ0OTQxZmRkMWMwYmFmNjlhMDdmNmFlZTQ2YTM1ZjQyYjVkZTY4OGYwM2U0NjljMTBiOWZkYzczZi5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMSZ3aWR0aD02Mzk.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/hZSKl_g98e3nQwhed6kDV2m5TEnlVE6x2HWs-XWrWFQ\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGUwMmUxZDQ0OTQxZmRkMWMwYmFmNjlhMDdmNmFlZTQ2YTM1ZjQyYjVkZTY4OGYwM2U0NjljMTBiOWZkYzczZi5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMSZ3aWR0aD02Mzk.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/7BeEfYgdPkzyLIUZZeEYWjV--WD0ExuYDtmbHGuv4Nc\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGUwMmUxZDQ0OTQxZmRkMWMwYmFmNjlhMDdmNmFlZTQ2YTM1ZjQyYjVkZTY4OGYwM2U0NjljMTBiOWZkYzczZi5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMSZ3aWR0aD02Mzk.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/DzqVpPfPhwEl20ZNh46r7slcCLXSijTlc-g2hmJ8kck\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGUwMmUxZDQ0OTQxZmRkMWMwYmFmNjlhMDdmNmFlZTQ2YTM1ZjQyYjVkZTY4OGYwM2U0NjljMTBiOWZkYzczZi5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMSZ3aWR0aD02Mzk.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/mDHDJY3irQYln1gFloy8aiphfF6eqLTASxGmJfO-lI4\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGUwMmUxZDQ0OTQxZmRkMWMwYmFmNjlhMDdmNmFlZTQ2YTM1ZjQyYjVkZTY4OGYwM2U0NjljMTBiOWZkYzczZi5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMSZ3aWR0aD02Mzk.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/8e02e1d44941fdd1c0baf69a07f6aee46a35f42b5de688f03e469c10b9fdc73f.png\" alt=\"Sunita &quot;Suni&quot; Williams meeting NASA personnel after SpaceX Crew-9 members return to Earth on March 18, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/nasajohnson\" width=\"639\" height=\"801\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Sunita &#8220;Suni&#8221; Williams meeting NASA personnel after SpaceX Crew-9 members return to Earth on March 18, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/nasajohnson<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">NASA astronauts Nick Hague, Sunita &#8220;Suni&#8221; Williams, and Butch Wilmore, along with Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, all made it back safely. In the post&#8217;s caption, the agency celebrated their return,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NASA_Johnson\/status\/1902241434457014522\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NASA_Johnson\/status\/1902241434457014522\"><u>writing<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;Home sweet home.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/8vYrZNBCcKw-hlTLBiV6UBxUC7oQvs6KWfOCNSkVrwM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOWUyMDVmYjAwMTFjZTE3YmY4YjQ0MTE3NmE2NmVhNGYyZTBiNDczYTRmMGFlM2RiNjlkZTRkZWM2NDZhNTllMC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMiZ3aWR0aD02NDA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/X8pUuBS46bB1MPuWIyfNyTLACoT5J-wYXHOz4UaMKOE\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOWUyMDVmYjAwMTFjZTE3YmY4YjQ0MTE3NmE2NmVhNGYyZTBiNDczYTRmMGFlM2RiNjlkZTRkZWM2NDZhNTllMC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMiZ3aWR0aD02NDA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/ZVv4y8Gl243uRDJu0LEOO-tyhVfno0JY5h2YsPoq0vY\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOWUyMDVmYjAwMTFjZTE3YmY4YjQ0MTE3NmE2NmVhNGYyZTBiNDczYTRmMGFlM2RiNjlkZTRkZWM2NDZhNTllMC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMiZ3aWR0aD02NDA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Hv6eE0mLtzSQXA_W-m110jmWQ1slMKLZW_XGPPRUl5U\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOWUyMDVmYjAwMTFjZTE3YmY4YjQ0MTE3NmE2NmVhNGYyZTBiNDczYTRmMGFlM2RiNjlkZTRkZWM2NDZhNTllMC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMiZ3aWR0aD02NDA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/RFgxU4F4VRN_GKMgo-bI4zaut9BI_q6D1l25lwSH510\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOWUyMDVmYjAwMTFjZTE3YmY4YjQ0MTE3NmE2NmVhNGYyZTBiNDczYTRmMGFlM2RiNjlkZTRkZWM2NDZhNTllMC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMiZ3aWR0aD02NDA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/9e205fb0011ce17bf8b441176a66ea4f2e0b473a4f0ae3db69de4dec646a59e0.png\" alt=\"Aleksandr Gorbunov smiles after returning to Earth from Space | Source: Instagram\/nasajohnson\" width=\"640\" height=\"802\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Aleksandr Gorbunov smiles after returning to Earth from Space | Source: Instagram\/nasajohnson<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">It stated that the quartet arrived at Johnson Space Center&#8217;s Ellington Field in Houston at 11:19 p.m. CDT. Their return followed a successful mission at the International Space Station. The astronauts splashed down earlier that afternoon, with NASA welcoming them,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NASA_Johnson\/status\/1902241434457014522\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/NASA_Johnson\/status\/1902241434457014522\"><u>saying<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;Welcome home, Butch, Suni, Nick, &amp; Aleksandr!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/QtVW18v7WhAQS0p7TI7VFW8TEKKXkRyziVWh5tBHX00\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTU5MWZlNjc2ZWNjMDJhMDIwMTM0YjYzYjI5YmE3MWY4NTEyNGY4YjdmMDQ2YjgxNDZhOGIzZTZjYjE3ZjJhZi5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMCZ3aWR0aD02Mzc.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/2EFLoLpYR7KNv8B1U9-3hXzDnKIMRn8ZrdcVrNmdv_Y\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTU5MWZlNjc2ZWNjMDJhMDIwMTM0YjYzYjI5YmE3MWY4NTEyNGY4YjdmMDQ2YjgxNDZhOGIzZTZjYjE3ZjJhZi5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMCZ3aWR0aD02Mzc.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/kcIny-ShXJdHkDJ3N1grtBI70Stduj11Lp_Tc0K7-Ds\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTU5MWZlNjc2ZWNjMDJhMDIwMTM0YjYzYjI5YmE3MWY4NTEyNGY4YjdmMDQ2YjgxNDZhOGIzZTZjYjE3ZjJhZi5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMCZ3aWR0aD02Mzc.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/OyOH1CvNHOOLmX7iHespHcIJzNpHU-BjbR3xOtJHOKM\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTU5MWZlNjc2ZWNjMDJhMDIwMTM0YjYzYjI5YmE3MWY4NTEyNGY4YjdmMDQ2YjgxNDZhOGIzZTZjYjE3ZjJhZi5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMCZ3aWR0aD02Mzc.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Brh_MfwIiPwCNmZxYxOiKrnn0LYx8-PfJtJ10_8p3wk\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZTU5MWZlNjc2ZWNjMDJhMDIwMTM0YjYzYjI5YmE3MWY4NTEyNGY4YjdmMDQ2YjgxNDZhOGIzZTZjYjE3ZjJhZi5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMCZ3aWR0aD02Mzc.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/e591fe676ecc02a020134b63b29ba71f85124f8b7f046b8146a8b3e6cb17f2af.png\" alt=\"Nick Hague is supported while meeting NASA personnel | Source: Instagram\/nasajohnson\" width=\"637\" height=\"800\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Nick Hague is supported while meeting NASA personnel | Source: Instagram\/nasajohnson<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">After seeing images of the astronauts, some people focused on Williams, the only woman on the team, as they shared their concerns. One person\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SalvageChiefUSS\/status\/1902290722029506808\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SalvageChiefUSS\/status\/1902290722029506808\"><u>speculated<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;She looks jaundiced ,hope [sic] her liver is ok.&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHXtu_2u_nH\/c\/17999322284769191\/?img_index=7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHXtu_2u_nH\/c\/17999322284769191\/?img_index=7\"><u>said<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Sunni [sic] looks sick. I hope she is ok.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/rhkeil9hxSZ2soniFR_75vTNGsP9dQBLQgor89BJXUs\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOWE2NDVhMzkxOTQzOTMxODdkYTk2ZjM2NjhlYmI5YTdlZjJjYzk4ODM1OWE4Mjk4ZDEyNDEzNzA4Yjk1MGI1OC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwNSZ3aWR0aD02NDA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/lh4RqdLcq4-bIVS03ZH9rTbvYwl07Yb2iQYOMJcbwcs\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOWE2NDVhMzkxOTQzOTMxODdkYTk2ZjM2NjhlYmI5YTdlZjJjYzk4ODM1OWE4Mjk4ZDEyNDEzNzA4Yjk1MGI1OC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwNSZ3aWR0aD02NDA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/jSEdJGcaX32JshFqCuIG_ppF33pjve4ARX904FyXWF8\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOWE2NDVhMzkxOTQzOTMxODdkYTk2ZjM2NjhlYmI5YTdlZjJjYzk4ODM1OWE4Mjk4ZDEyNDEzNzA4Yjk1MGI1OC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwNSZ3aWR0aD02NDA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/uWADJzuris38haJ_b0-cqt3uBoJmhTLVyCNVi_vND7A\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOWE2NDVhMzkxOTQzOTMxODdkYTk2ZjM2NjhlYmI5YTdlZjJjYzk4ODM1OWE4Mjk4ZDEyNDEzNzA4Yjk1MGI1OC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwNSZ3aWR0aD02NDA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/GQCOdRcghzMjidUdpDHljFAXWIi7kAaF2zWD8chvnCU\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOWE2NDVhMzkxOTQzOTMxODdkYTk2ZjM2NjhlYmI5YTdlZjJjYzk4ODM1OWE4Mjk4ZDEyNDEzNzA4Yjk1MGI1OC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwNSZ3aWR0aD02NDA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/9a645a39194393187da96f3668ebb9a7ef2cc988359a8298d12413708b950b58.png\" alt=\"Sunita \u201cSuni\u201d William is supported by NASA personnel | Source: Instagram\/nasajohnson\" width=\"640\" height=\"805\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Sunita \u201cSuni\u201d William is supported by NASA personnel | Source: Instagram\/nasajohnson<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Zooming in on one of the photos of the returning crew, a netizen\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHXtu_2u_nH\/c\/18488936725048521\/?img_index=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHXtu_2u_nH\/c\/18488936725048521\/?img_index=2\"><u>asked<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">What is that on Sunitas&#8217;s left arm (pic 2)?&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Meanwhile, another person who noticed the same detail\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHXtu_2u_nH\/c\/18070876885855372\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHXtu_2u_nH\/c\/18070876885855372\/?img_index=1\"><u>stated<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Second picture Sunita have IV sticking out of the sleeve. [sic]&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Concerns continued, with someone else\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHXtu_2u_nH\/c\/18065183911766966\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHXtu_2u_nH\/c\/18065183911766966\/?img_index=1\"><u>questioning<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Why the lady looks yellow. [sic]&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Another person\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/therealADWarren\/status\/1902367872392822943\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/therealADWarren\/status\/1902367872392822943\"><u>wrote<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Those two especially, Sunni, don&#8217;t look well and both have IVs in their arms&#8230;she looks thin [sic].&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1902445057287885265&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.amomama.com%2F452927-new-photo-of-nasa-astronaut-sunita.html&amp;sessionId=776f30746d67d0845a877488f097cee545d012a8&amp;siteScreenName=amomama&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1902445057287885265\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Focusing on Williams, one person\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BammerinFL\/status\/1902384945688953154\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BammerinFL\/status\/1902384945688953154\"><u>wondered<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Is that an IV line in her arm? Like another person that commented, [sic] I noticed she looks jaundiced.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Noticing the same thing, a netizen\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHXtu_2u_nH\/c\/18272660494268498\/?img_index=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHXtu_2u_nH\/c\/18272660494268498\/?img_index=1\"><u>commented<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;The woman has an infusion inserted. I hope she recovers soon!!&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0while another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/tonilhouse\/status\/1902368938471596257\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/tonilhouse\/status\/1902368938471596257\"><u>remarked<\/u><\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I am happy they are home. But she looks terrible. Prayers for all of them.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g Image_wrapper-vertical__PwZAR\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/FIsUYl2NqJzGpnD2nSUW1_JSpYrS3i2PD8tARvPWeps\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGY1YTZhN2Q0YTBiOTU0MDlmZDg4ZDRmMTA1NTBlY2JkNWU0ODUyZThjYWExNTRlMDFkNmM3OTEzOTQ1MDMwNC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMCZ3aWR0aD02NDM.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/GtZg4PKXl-Tu25JmS4-vVnHPUBulnT4-TKA3WmT6I_g\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGY1YTZhN2Q0YTBiOTU0MDlmZDg4ZDRmMTA1NTBlY2JkNWU0ODUyZThjYWExNTRlMDFkNmM3OTEzOTQ1MDMwNC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMCZ3aWR0aD02NDM.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/-vRQT0e_nnvjzhzvAiPyJGIyYE89O1MUTQb5mKKUZtk\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGY1YTZhN2Q0YTBiOTU0MDlmZDg4ZDRmMTA1NTBlY2JkNWU0ODUyZThjYWExNTRlMDFkNmM3OTEzOTQ1MDMwNC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMCZ3aWR0aD02NDM.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/S0DqmLFiyTRBg6H4hqJuA5ozhPm9I89J1PAYaL4jl_c\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGY1YTZhN2Q0YTBiOTU0MDlmZDg4ZDRmMTA1NTBlY2JkNWU0ODUyZThjYWExNTRlMDFkNmM3OTEzOTQ1MDMwNC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMCZ3aWR0aD02NDM.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/UiUFt7a-iruz_lfcHplzX3eDyd-ndzz3YWc1X7XrKOI\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNGY1YTZhN2Q0YTBiOTU0MDlmZDg4ZDRmMTA1NTBlY2JkNWU0ODUyZThjYWExNTRlMDFkNmM3OTEzOTQ1MDMwNC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTgwMCZ3aWR0aD02NDM.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 581px, 581px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/4f5a6a7d4a0b95409fd88d4f10550ecbd5e4852e8caa154e01d6c79139450304.png\" alt=\"Barry Wilmore laughs while greeting a colleague | Source: Instagram\/nasajohnson\" width=\"643\" height=\"800\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Barry Wilmore laughs while greeting a colleague | Source: Instagram\/nasajohnson<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Following their return, the crew is set to undergo reintegration after spending nine months away from Earth&#8217;s surface. 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Dr. Olalekan Otulana, a general practitioner at Cassiobury Court in the UK,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\"><u>explained<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;Sunita Williams&#8217; visibly thin wrists could indicate muscular atrophy, particularly in the forearm muscles, which are less used in space.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-1\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02_1__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Focusing on the IV, he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\"><u>speculated<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;The IV in her wrist is most likely for rehydration and electrolyte balance. This is very important after prolonged spaceflight to prevent dizziness and aid circulation in Earth&#8217;s gravity.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-2\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Meanwhile, Dr. John Jaquish, a biomedical engineer at Jaquish Biomedical, suggested that Williams likely lost weight and bone density. He\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\"><u>explained<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;Without gravity, you don&#8217;t digest food as well. Compromising your ability to digest food is certainly going to contribute to muscle loss and bone loss on its own.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-3\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04_1__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The biomedical engineer also noted that the crew&#8217;s lack of movement from basic activities like walking could have contributed to Williams&#8217; tendons and ligaments shrinking. Additionally, Dr. Vinay Gupta, a pulmonologist and Air Force veteran, shared his insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-1\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-1&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1902190188476113318&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.amomama.com%2F452927-new-photo-of-nasa-astronaut-sunita.html&amp;sessionId=776f30746d67d0845a877488f097cee545d012a8&amp;siteScreenName=amomama&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1902190188476113318\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Gupta\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\"><u>said<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;I don&#8217;t think people realize that you need gravity to exercise your muscles, and if you don&#8217;t have gravity, your muscles have nothing to have resistance against.&#8221; Bone density loss and muscular atrophy make individuals more prone to fractures from simple movements or minor injuries, significantly reducing their mobility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-4\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01_2__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-2\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-2&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1901944617828032637&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.amomama.com%2F452927-new-photo-of-nasa-astronaut-sunita.html&amp;sessionId=776f30746d67d0845a877488f097cee545d012a8&amp;siteScreenName=amomama&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1901944617828032637\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The pulmonologist also pointed out that women are more susceptible to bone density loss due to having smaller and lighter bones. A decline in protective hormones like estrogen after menopause could also contribute to the issue.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Gupta\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\"><u>continued<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;I&#8217;m not surprised that we saw and we&#8217;re seeing that she clearly has some issues there because women tend to be impacted by these things more than men.&#8221; Williams&#8217; apparent weight loss may also be linked to spending months in a zero-gravity environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-5\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02_2__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-3\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-3&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1902237138340696308&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.amomama.com%2F452927-new-photo-of-nasa-astronaut-sunita.html&amp;sessionId=776f30746d67d0845a877488f097cee545d012a8&amp;siteScreenName=amomama&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1902237138340696308\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Jaquish further\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\"><u>explained<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;You don&#8217;t digest your food as well in space. 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The doctors continued analyzing the astronauts&#8217; conditions, with Jaquish pointing out that NASA personnel appeared to be supporting Williams and Wilmore, suggesting they had balance issues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/bZhEfeuhwrOPm2b5iu-JM0G1tk15NWzhiNPYOAyB0fs\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODZiZmQ0ODcwYTEzNGNhN2UxZGQ3YzE3OGZkMzFmZmYyOTYzOTk2ZGIzNTYxNTM4ZDExMGViNzBiZWU0NjkxMC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUyOSZ3aWR0aD04MDM.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/gviMwAUwpPZHrkZuix2IDqVrfOyLa8yzvE3MA1kL-GU\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODZiZmQ0ODcwYTEzNGNhN2UxZGQ3YzE3OGZkMzFmZmYyOTYzOTk2ZGIzNTYxNTM4ZDExMGViNzBiZWU0NjkxMC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUyOSZ3aWR0aD04MDM.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/rtci60HECv1aHCTktSosr-6Q-xS6WbpxevgCyOqFRD4\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODZiZmQ0ODcwYTEzNGNhN2UxZGQ3YzE3OGZkMzFmZmYyOTYzOTk2ZGIzNTYxNTM4ZDExMGViNzBiZWU0NjkxMC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUyOSZ3aWR0aD04MDM.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/I5C0KIUAc9mLHBBojzuOHT1Ky4Ob8rc8rQI0VabxgqA\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODZiZmQ0ODcwYTEzNGNhN2UxZGQ3YzE3OGZkMzFmZmYyOTYzOTk2ZGIzNTYxNTM4ZDExMGViNzBiZWU0NjkxMC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUyOSZ3aWR0aD04MDM.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/boudYm2vTsLp1g5hisfjJ6db9PrVWSC8c0PBx1KwLkw\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODZiZmQ0ODcwYTEzNGNhN2UxZGQ3YzE3OGZkMzFmZmYyOTYzOTk2ZGIzNTYxNTM4ZDExMGViNzBiZWU0NjkxMC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUyOSZ3aWR0aD04MDM.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/86bfd4870a134ca7e1dd7c178fd31fff2963996db3561538d110eb70bee46910.png\" alt=\"Crew-9\u2019s members posing while in space | Source: Instagram\/iss\" width=\"803\" height=\"529\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Crew-9\u2019s members posing while in space | Source: Instagram\/iss<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Jaquish\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\"><u>explained<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;Someone is hanging on to them because they could just easily tip over. They have lost their ability to balance themselves in the Earth&#8217;s gravitational field.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-8\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01_3__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Addressing speculation about Williams&#8217; yellow-tinged skin or possible jaundice, Jaquish and Gupta gave input. They suggested her appearance could be due to not being exposed to sunlight for months. Additionally, Dr. Carole Lieberman, a Beverly Hills psychiatrist, discussed the potential psychological impact of the mission on Williams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/sWPky2BW18GF1h-2zMZ135WW7l3nUKpFcJpOaGdjwtY\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODkwOTAzOTIyZWY4ODZhNzdlMGI2ODhhMzAwMGZjN2FkZjQwYTk4ZGE0MGMyODA4YzAyMWI4MGM0MWU2MjI4OS5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUzOSZ3aWR0aD04MDA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/Eva6U6kAgbc6oEXe7WhjLxtd2NvHdNvRiico1X-O0jI\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODkwOTAzOTIyZWY4ODZhNzdlMGI2ODhhMzAwMGZjN2FkZjQwYTk4ZGE0MGMyODA4YzAyMWI4MGM0MWU2MjI4OS5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUzOSZ3aWR0aD04MDA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/DSym3ma9XT_lMn2TR5tIrYr6pfTFdfb52zcV-MxRpFo\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODkwOTAzOTIyZWY4ODZhNzdlMGI2ODhhMzAwMGZjN2FkZjQwYTk4ZGE0MGMyODA4YzAyMWI4MGM0MWU2MjI4OS5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUzOSZ3aWR0aD04MDA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/-r1Frm_fpgtqWKo8A-oA7yIAK0lDY_95ACtK9JGj06w\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODkwOTAzOTIyZWY4ODZhNzdlMGI2ODhhMzAwMGZjN2FkZjQwYTk4ZGE0MGMyODA4YzAyMWI4MGM0MWU2MjI4OS5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUzOSZ3aWR0aD04MDA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/2JozuBBI-5SbhBMw9QgXGcYX5RQxc4ufPLjTFeLep2g\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vODkwOTAzOTIyZWY4ODZhNzdlMGI2ODhhMzAwMGZjN2FkZjQwYTk4ZGE0MGMyODA4YzAyMWI4MGM0MWU2MjI4OS5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUzOSZ3aWR0aD04MDA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/890903922ef886a77e0b688a3000fc7adf40a98da40c2808c021b80c41e62289.png\" alt=\"Sunita Williams in space on February 10, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/nasaastronauts\" width=\"800\" height=\"539\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Sunita Williams in space on February 10, 2025 | Source: Instagram\/nasaastronauts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Lieberman\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\"><u>noted<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;These astronauts have been in space for nine months, [sic] when they were only supposed to be up there for 10 days. For most of this time, they couldn&#8217;t be sure they would ever be rescued, which is tremendously stressful.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-9\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02_3__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The psychiatrist\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\"><u>added<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;Sunita Williams put on a brave face and told everyone she was happy to have this extra time in space, but the prospect of facing a slow death in a space capsule is a thing that nightmares are made of \u2014 and it took a toll on her psyche.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-10\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\"><u>continued<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;Worrying about being rescued is stressful enough, but then pretending to herself and others that she is not worried takes an even greater toll.&#8221; Williams will need to be gradually reintroduced to food, and her exercise regimen will also have to progress slowly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">She will have to relearn basic movements like sitting and standing to regain her balance and reduce the risk of fractures. Jaquish\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\"><u>noted<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;She&#8217;s a very thin boned [sic] person. She may have to take longer because they want to avoid a fragility fracture because she&#8217;ll have low bone density.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/IfrJUiCVPxG0RBmvIdaMo0KQiaGj6rUoH1vNnEhyIUw\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWY4NTZiZjg0NTc3NzI2NzBhZDAwYWRkMjNlMzczNGJmNjFjMmEyMDNiNTk1MTg5NDIwN2YzMDRmNzFkZmZkOS5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUzMyZ3aWR0aD04MDU.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/wgbRbjr9GmoKEY80p4fUOExxFX9CYebua3IZ1w4z0pw\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWY4NTZiZjg0NTc3NzI2NzBhZDAwYWRkMjNlMzczNGJmNjFjMmEyMDNiNTk1MTg5NDIwN2YzMDRmNzFkZmZkOS5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUzMyZ3aWR0aD04MDU.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/FDeZQF562hvagrgSoB3h0_E9Zwb87U6CuRinwS4Eaf4\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWY4NTZiZjg0NTc3NzI2NzBhZDAwYWRkMjNlMzczNGJmNjFjMmEyMDNiNTk1MTg5NDIwN2YzMDRmNzFkZmZkOS5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUzMyZ3aWR0aD04MDU.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/k1Pus_kltaJYu8nuQP6LCs-ZS0AlSi8BeKhtDYy28FY\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWY4NTZiZjg0NTc3NzI2NzBhZDAwYWRkMjNlMzczNGJmNjFjMmEyMDNiNTk1MTg5NDIwN2YzMDRmNzFkZmZkOS5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUzMyZ3aWR0aD04MDU.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/HhvrMXUziA_C7DFTZN03bAogmEEGtqZUdVzkD0VQ0Qc\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZWY4NTZiZjg0NTc3NzI2NzBhZDAwYWRkMjNlMzczNGJmNjFjMmEyMDNiNTk1MTg5NDIwN2YzMDRmNzFkZmZkOS5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUzMyZ3aWR0aD04MDU.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/ef856bf8457772670ad00add23e3734bf61c2a203b5951894207f304f71dffd9.png\" alt=\"Sunita Williams in space on December 18, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/nasaastronauts\" width=\"805\" height=\"533\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Sunita Williams in space on December 18, 2024 | Source: Instagram\/nasaastronauts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The process will be grueling, but the biomedical engineer is\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\"><u>confident<\/u><\/a>\u00a0that both astronauts &#8220;can make a full recovery.&#8221; He anticipated that they would likely be able to return to space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Jaquish\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/health\/article-14515033\/nasa-astronaut-sunita-williams-return-doctor-health-concerns.html?ito=social-facebook&amp;fbclid=IwY2xjawJIGh9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHSfI872mqRvoY39b4iQbOuRl3Dlihyx2-eWZ9IHIonOMdgC4L75HmUrOeA_aem_iK01k4TvNfaoeV8rhZys3A\"><u>added<\/u><\/a>, &#8220;There&#8217;s nothing permanent about what they&#8217;ve done, but they have to be very targeted about what they&#8217;re doing from an exercise and nutritional standpoint to get back there.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/GQ9OQ1eZNO7fCCsCzat123bAxwxKGAbClLLkQWiICeg\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDY5MWJiZTRhZDgzMWE1NWFjODQ4MWRjM2RjZmE4Nzk3MTZmNDk4N2QxZDM1MmMyMjJhNjM5Y2JmMDQ3ZTlmMC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUyNiZ3aWR0aD04MDE.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/CcwVg-n8h8VUffUNkxwy1FHd9MdA6QXA1w0D7hMYZig\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDY5MWJiZTRhZDgzMWE1NWFjODQ4MWRjM2RjZmE4Nzk3MTZmNDk4N2QxZDM1MmMyMjJhNjM5Y2JmMDQ3ZTlmMC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUyNiZ3aWR0aD04MDE.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/777etbHF-vu_36HdVlbhBjbsvJkSIBsKGFb8DUUENlQ\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDY5MWJiZTRhZDgzMWE1NWFjODQ4MWRjM2RjZmE4Nzk3MTZmNDk4N2QxZDM1MmMyMjJhNjM5Y2JmMDQ3ZTlmMC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUyNiZ3aWR0aD04MDE.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/47dzu_p1cyUZsJRVfaGyOM9ZgfhF6SPRfvtBhHLQZwg\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDY5MWJiZTRhZDgzMWE1NWFjODQ4MWRjM2RjZmE4Nzk3MTZmNDk4N2QxZDM1MmMyMjJhNjM5Y2JmMDQ3ZTlmMC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUyNiZ3aWR0aD04MDE.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/j11qh_5WB6trXMiOtLM9qCICAmvbVkiPcB928SDX88U\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMDY5MWJiZTRhZDgzMWE1NWFjODQ4MWRjM2RjZmE4Nzk3MTZmNDk4N2QxZDM1MmMyMjJhNjM5Y2JmMDQ3ZTlmMC5wbmc_aGVpZ2h0PTUyNiZ3aWR0aD04MDE.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/0691bbe4ad831a55ac8481dc3dcfa879716f4987d1d352c222a639cbf047e9f0.png\" alt=\"Sunita Williams floating while in space | Source: Instagram\/nasaastronauts\" width=\"801\" height=\"526\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Sunita Williams floating while in space | Source: Instagram\/nasaastronauts<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-12\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Williams and her crew&#8217;s return to Earth has sparked both celebration and concern, but experts have reassured the public about the effects of long-term space travel on the human body.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_2\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_02\">\n<div id=\"in_article_2-13\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">As per previous reports, two astronauts remained aboard the space station far longer than planned after unexpected problems disrupted their mission. Behind-the-scenes decisions about how and when to bring them home sparked widespread attention. Unreleased images from their return offer a first look at how it ended.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Two NASA astronauts were expected to spend just days in orbit, but their mission took an unexpected turn that left them waiting months for a way home. 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The mission was planned to last just over a week, but unexpected technical issues began shortly after liftoff.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">While en route to the space station, the Starliner capsule experienced helium leaks and thruster malfunctions, raising concerns about its reliability for a safe return. 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By September 2024, NASA decided to send the Starliner capsule back to Earth empty, leaving Wilmore and Williams aboard the station without a return vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The astronauts, originally on a short-term mission, now faced an indefinite stay in orbit while engineers worked to resolve the issues and explore alternative solutions for their return.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/vhhi3U4bGXECBn1RFjSOxw0mULMg_xqfSmLRHTgnHcE\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTkyMTE4M2UyYTY2ZGQ1ZDRiNjUwMjc0MmNjNmVlOTM1ZGY3MzBhYmEzOTYwNjZlMGNhMDg5MjYyN2M4NTAxZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/L8C5blESDOsBw-vodedxi-XkzG2N1Q7c4ytjG5VLxJ4\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTkyMTE4M2UyYTY2ZGQ1ZDRiNjUwMjc0MmNjNmVlOTM1ZGY3MzBhYmEzOTYwNjZlMGNhMDg5MjYyN2M4NTAxZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/5mmKwjcdtEZ1fLkMLyx3i03LIyHm60KoShpWMGsjI0c\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTkyMTE4M2UyYTY2ZGQ1ZDRiNjUwMjc0MmNjNmVlOTM1ZGY3MzBhYmEzOTYwNjZlMGNhMDg5MjYyN2M4NTAxZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/sN5XXZV9K2KPkgu2CjzHFM26pIEtth9OSaaiIysHw_4\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTkyMTE4M2UyYTY2ZGQ1ZDRiNjUwMjc0MmNjNmVlOTM1ZGY3MzBhYmEzOTYwNjZlMGNhMDg5MjYyN2M4NTAxZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/W31MbOS9gCFBn9nTgFvsgdIbcSk7hKO72WPyPlFpJRc\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTkyMTE4M2UyYTY2ZGQ1ZDRiNjUwMjc0MmNjNmVlOTM1ZGY3MzBhYmEzOTYwNjZlMGNhMDg5MjYyN2M4NTAxZS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/1921183e2a66dd5d4b6502742cc6ee935df730aba396066e0ca0892627c8501e.jpg\" alt=\"NASA agency officials listen to questions during a news conference to discuss plans to return two astronauts who remained stranded at the International Space Station, on August 24, 2024 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">NASA agency officials listen to questions during a news conference to discuss plans to return two astronauts who remained stranded at the International Space Station, on August 24, 2024 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_1\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01\">\n<div id=\"in_article_1-16\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_01_5__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">Astronauts Take on New Roles Aboard the ISS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">With no safe way home, Wilmore and Williams quickly transitioned from short-term visitors to full members of the station crew. Both had previous experience aboard the ISS and had refreshed their training before launch, allowing them to adapt smoothly to the demands of a prolonged mission.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">During their extended stay, they took on a wide range of tasks, including scientific experiments, equipment maintenance, and spacewalks. 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While both astronauts remained focused on their responsibilities, the length of their mission took a toll on their personal lives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Wilmore missed most of his younger daughter&#8217;s senior year of high school, while his older daughter attended college. His wife, Deanna, managed their household in his absence. Williams, whose husband Mike cared for their two Labrador retrievers back home, stayed in contact with her family through internet calls from space.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/5gTklY43jd2PiRQZSZ_vy3Ac4dFOgiv7NB2UFik2wlE\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGFiZDlhZWM0ODBlMmJhOTExYzNjZWQ1MjlkNWY2MDUwMWQ4YjRlNTIwNmFkN2ExYzI5YjMzODI4ZDdjZGVhNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU5Nw.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/2elARHYC8oNKIKZbl7rhu5de25m02CDRdOhzJaJTUoo\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGFiZDlhZWM0ODBlMmJhOTExYzNjZWQ1MjlkNWY2MDUwMWQ4YjRlNTIwNmFkN2ExYzI5YjMzODI4ZDdjZGVhNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU5Nw.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/XF3E69nv1AKtKA1UCG9YyEXcLZsp4KV9dHQRgkf-jUA\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGFiZDlhZWM0ODBlMmJhOTExYzNjZWQ1MjlkNWY2MDUwMWQ4YjRlNTIwNmFkN2ExYzI5YjMzODI4ZDdjZGVhNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU5Nw.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/ZBecKD6JLOlptuHw6lZHAr76gc7U64pI4THRwRu-7qw\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGFiZDlhZWM0ODBlMmJhOTExYzNjZWQ1MjlkNWY2MDUwMWQ4YjRlNTIwNmFkN2ExYzI5YjMzODI4ZDdjZGVhNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU5Nw.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.amomama.com\/uIU1bdoBkL07AS_KgZct9IB4UgBrqPKYg1CYZg_vzYo\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMGFiZDlhZWM0ODBlMmJhOTExYzNjZWQ1MjlkNWY2MDUwMWQ4YjRlNTIwNmFkN2ExYzI5YjMzODI4ZDdjZGVhNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTU5Nw.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.amomama.com\/0abd9aec480e2ba911c3ced529d5f60501d8b4e5206ad7a1c29b33828d7cdea7.jpg\" alt=\"The two NASA astronauts respond to questions during a media briefing in March 2024 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1597\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">The two NASA astronauts respond to questions during a media briefing in March 2024 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">NASA Weighs Options, Public Pressure Grows<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As the months passed, NASA worked with SpaceX to explore potential ways to bring Wilmore and Williams back earlier than planned. According to agency officials, SpaceX proposed several contingency options, including modifying existing missions or using alternative seating arrangements in the mid-deck of the Dragon capsule.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_3\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_03\">\n<div id=\"in_article_3-18\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">However, these options were ruled out early due to budget constraints and the importance of keeping a full crew aboard the ISS to support ongoing operations. NASA ultimately decided to make use of Wilmore and Williams&#8217; presence aboard the station, integrating them into the long-term mission while planning a delayed but safe return.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-6\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-6&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1840141100545159676&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.amomama.com%2F452927-new-photo-of-nasa-astronaut-sunita.html&amp;sessionId=776f30746d67d0845a877488f097cee545d012a8&amp;siteScreenName=amomama&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1840141100545159676\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The decision drew growing attention as the astronauts&#8217; stay extended into early 2025. In late January 2025, the situation became a national topic after Donald Trump and Elon Musk addressed the delay in a joint televised interview.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\">\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvInTextBuilder_slot-wrapper___Oz3G\">\n<div class=\"AdvTitle_wrap__wIGWH\"><span class=\"AdvTitle_text__hRK31\">Advertisement<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"Ad-Container AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__va0pf AdvSlots_adv-square-wrap__BxSU_\">\n<div class=\"AdvSlots_adv-square__246sC\" data-slot-type=\"1\" data-position=\"in_article_4\" data-code=\"\/21668216007\/d_amomama_intext_04\">\n<div id=\"in_article_4-19\" class=\"AdvSlots_slot__YAMh2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Musk\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Astro_Andreas\/status\/1892517170384392664\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Astro_Andreas\/status\/1892517170384392664\">stated<\/a>, &#8220;We are accelerating the return of the astronauts, which was postponed kind of to a ridiculous degree.&#8221; Trump\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Astro_Andreas\/status\/1892517170384392664\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Astro_Andreas\/status\/1892517170384392664\">added<\/a>, &#8220;They got left in space,&#8221; attributing the delay to the Joe Biden administration. 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The plan included a pre-dawn undocking and a splashdown near the Florida coast, pending favorable weather conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">Departure, Splashdown, and First Images Released<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On March 11, 2025, Wilmore, Williams, Hague, and Gorbunov departed the International Space Station aboard SpaceX&#8217;s Dragon capsule. 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These images, capturing their safe return after months in space, quickly circulated online and prompted a wave of public responses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Many expressed relief and support, with one user\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/uniladmag\/posts\/pfbid02f74tXFXjDdznX7iLkNStdcg3BSTuU4WWQnnZqe4Y8oVJRN5eGKjVe48UsGw1rkTDl?comment_id=620661424127249\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/uniladmag\/posts\/pfbid02f74tXFXjDdznX7iLkNStdcg3BSTuU4WWQnnZqe4Y8oVJRN5eGKjVe48UsGw1rkTDl?comment_id=620661424127249\">writing<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Prayers for your safe return.&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Others reacted with frustration over the delays, including a comment that\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__kvrlb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/uniladmag\/posts\/pfbid02f74tXFXjDdznX7iLkNStdcg3BSTuU4WWQnnZqe4Y8oVJRN5eGKjVe48UsGw1rkTDl?comment_id=2512261772447466\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/uniladmag\/posts\/pfbid02f74tXFXjDdznX7iLkNStdcg3BSTuU4WWQnnZqe4Y8oVJRN5eGKjVe48UsGw1rkTDl?comment_id=2512261772447466\">read<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;This is disgraceful. 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NASA continues to stand by its decision to partner with two U.S. companies \u2014 Boeing and SpaceX \u2014 for astronaut transport.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">This approach is intended to provide redundancy and flexibility until the International Space Station is retired in 2030, after which NASA plans to transition to privately operated space stations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedTwitter_embed-twitter-container__WCsCP\" data-testid=\"embed-twitter tweet\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-10\" class=\"\" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-10&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=true&amp;id=1896676631475060862&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.amomama.com%2F452927-new-photo-of-nasa-astronaut-sunita.html&amp;sessionId=776f30746d67d0845a877488f097cee545d012a8&amp;siteScreenName=amomama&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1896676631475060862\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2 class=\"ContentRenderer_sub-header2__VfI9X\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">A Mission Redefined by Setbacks, Solutions, and Safe Return<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Wilmore and Williams&#8217; extended mission highlighted both the challenges and complexities of modern spaceflight. 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