Astronauts finally head home after unexpected nine-month ISS stay

Washington (AFP) Mar 18, 2025

A pair of astronauts stranded in space for more than nine months were finally headed home Tuesday after their capsule undocked from the International Space Station. The SpaceX craft carrying Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams detached from the orbital outpost at 0505 GMT, ending their prolonged mission that has captivated global attention. The NASA duo are joined onboard by American Nick Ha