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

Moment Sunita Williams steps out as the Crew-9 astronauts are seen for the first time after returning from their ISS mission. Recovery teams are assisting Sunita Williams, Nick Hague, Butch Wilmore, and Aleksandr Gorbunov out of the Dragon capsule, following standard post-splashdown procedures. This marks the final phase of their journey, ensuring their health and safety after months in space. The first glimpses of Williams and the crew reveal the impact of microgravity and the historic significance of their return. #NASASpaceXCrew9 #Crew9Splashdown #SpaceXDragon #AstronautReturn #NASASpaceflight #ISS #NASA #SpaceX #SpaceNews #SpaceExploration #DragonCapsule #SuniWilliams #ButchWilmore #NickHague #Roscosmos #SpaceMission #CommercialSpaceflight #NASALive #SpaceUpdates #HumanSpaceflight ~HT.178~

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, stranded on the ISS for nine months due to technical issues with their Starliner, are returning to Earth on...