"Stuck in Space for 9 Months" NASA's two astronauts finally return home, but suffer from aftereffects that make them seem ten years older.

American astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams were originally scheduled for an 8-day mission to the International Space Station, but were stranded in space for 9 months due to technical problems with the spacecraft. Now, they're finally returning to Earth this week aboard a SpaceX spacecraft. (Synopsis: Musk: The SpaceX starship "flying to Mars at the end of next year" carries Tesla robot Optimus, and the earliest 2029 manned landing) (Background supplement: Musk broke the news: Bezos looks down on Trump before the election! Selling Tesla, SpaceX stocks) An eight-day space mission was unexpectedly extended to nine months, and astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned home full of challenges and twists until earlier this week, when they finally returned home safely. Stranded in space for nine months, Boeing harmed? The cause of the incident was that in June 2024, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams flew on a Boeing Starliner to the International Space Station (ISS) and returned to Earth after a short-term test. However, during the launch and docking of the spacecraft, it encountered a number of technical problems such as helium leakage from the propulsion system and some thruster failures, resulting in the return plan forced to delay, and a series of technical failures not only delayed the return of astronauts, but also made the outside world doubt about Boeing's space technology. NASA turns to SpaceX for help Faced with the potential risk of Starliner returning to Earth, NASA decisively arranged for Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to stay on the International Space Station and wait for a safer return. In the end, NASA chose to use rival SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft for this homecoming mission. The move undoubtedly puts Boeing in an awkward position. Space expert Simeon Barber points out: Bringing back its own astronauts from rival spacecraft is not something Boeing should boast about. Space missions under political wrangling are constantly controversial This astronaut rotation mission has also made waves due to political factors. US President Donald Trump has publicly criticized the current Biden administration for "leaving astronauts on the space station", suggesting that the mission delay is politically motivated; NASA emphasizes that technology and safety are paramount in all decisions. Steve Stich, head of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, said: "They carefully evaluated all options and worked closely with SpaceX to choose the safest option. The two astronauts showed significant changes in their bodies: muscle atrophy, blurred vision... Another hot topic in the community is that during the nine months of space life, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams' physical condition changed dramatically. Prolonged exposure to microgravity and space radiation has led to symptoms such as muscle wasting, blurred vision and bone loss, some of which scientists warn could be permanent. NASA data points out that a 6-month space mission can cause astronauts to lose 50% of muscle strength, legs are thinned due to fluid migration (chicken leg disease), and the skin on the soles of the feet is tendered due to frictionlessness. In addition, about 70% of astronauts have vision problems due to spaceflight-related neuro-eye syndrome (SANS), the eyeball is compressed and deformed, some damage or is difficult to reverse, radiation exposure also increases the risk of cancer and neurological diseases, cognitive ability and reaction speed may be impaired. In this regard, NASA designed a 45-day rehabilitation program in three phases: early recovery of walking and muscle strength, medium-term training coordination and cardiovascular endurance, and later functional training. Most astronauts recover within 45 days, but losses such as bone density can take years or not fully recover. Experts stressed that these changes highlight the challenges of long-term space missions to the human body, and further research is needed to cope with future deep space exploration. Source: X@DailyLoud, X@NASA_Astronauts During the nine months of their life in space, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams continued their scientific research and routine maintenance. Williams said: "While she enjoys life on the International Space Station, she can't wait to be with her family and dog. Related reports Musk: SpaceX starship "flying to Mars at the end of next year" carries Tesla robot Optimus, as early as 2029 manned landing Musk broke the news: Bezos looks down on Trump before the election! Make people sell Tesla, SpaceX shares Musk took Trump to watch the sixth test launch of the SpaceX starship, rekindled the engine in space for the first time, but failed to recover the booster "Trapped in space for 9 months" NASA two astronauts finally went home, but suffered from sequelae as if they were ten years old" This article was first published in BlockTempo "Dynamic Trend - The Most Influential Blockchain News Media".