NASA Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams Return to Earth After 9 Months in Space

NASA confirmed the return of astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore to Earth after spending 286 days in space aboard SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft. The spacecraft splashed down near Tallahassee, Florida, having launched in June 2024, experiencing delays due to technical issues. NASA spokesperson Jaden Jennings characterized the splashdown as 'spectacular,' highlighting 'optimal conditions' for the mission's successful return.