286 Days in Space: What Happens to Your Body When You’re Up There That Long?
Two astronauts just got back from nine months stuck on the ISS, that much time in space messes with your body. Here’s what they’re facing now that they’re back on Earth.
On March 18, 2025, NASA astronauts Sunita "Suni" Williams and Barry "Butch" Wilmore safely returned to Earth after spending an insane 286 days aboard the International Space Station. They were originally scheduled for just over a week in space however the two astronauts ended up staying in orbit for more than nine months due to persistent issues with Bo…
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