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Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore return to Earth

NewsroomRNZFriday 21 March 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore have splashed down on Earth after spending nine months on the International Space Station. Scientists are monitoring the physical and mental effects of their prolonged space travel, which can include vision loss and difficulty walking.

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First reported by Newsroom, Fri 21 Mar 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 minutes
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    The physical toll of nine months on the space station (opens in new tab)

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    The physical toll of nine months on the ISS (opens in new tab)