As three NASA astronauts and one cosmonaut splashed down off Florida’s coast, the US space agency shared some interesting facts about the SpaceX Crew-9 mission. Here’s what numbers say

After nine long months in space, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally coming home. But extended space missions aren’t just physically demanding—they take a serious toll on mental health too.

Months in space cause muscle loss, fluid shifts, kidney stones, vision issues, and balance problems after returning to gravity.