“I Couldn't get up when I wanted to…” Sunita Williams opens up about post-space mission recovery

After a prolonged 286-day mission aboard the ISS, astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore faced significant physical and emotional challenges upon their return. Delayed by Starliner spacecraft malfunctions, their recovery involved intensive rehabilitation to combat muscle loss and fatigue. Lingering health issues and the psychological impact of isolation highlight the need for robust testing and support in future space missions.

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