Sunita Williams' return to Earth: Why SpaceX's Dragon takes 17 hours while Russia's Soyuz returns in just 3.5 hours

NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams are returning to Earth aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon after a nine-month stay at the International Space Station. The return, initially planned for June 2024, was delayed due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner. The Dragon capsule will splash down off Florida's coast, safely bringing the astronauts back.