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March 21, 2025

The recent return of astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams from an unexpectedly prolonged mission aboard the International Space Station 2 (ISS) marks yet another milestone in humanity's evolving relationship with space.

Their safe landing after nine months in orbit, far exceeding their originally planned eight-day mission, is a powerful reminder of both the resilience of the human spirit and the growing complexity of space exploration in the modern era. What was intended to be a short test flight turned into a lengthy stay due to technical complications with their initial spacecraft. Yet, instead of frustration or retreat, the astronauts embraced their extended mission with professionalism and determination. Their experience underscores the need for flexibility and psychological strength in longduration missions - qualities that will be essential as humankind ventures deeper into space, whether to the Moon, Mars, or beyond. For India, there is a personal resonance in this mission. Ms Williams, an astronaut of Indian heritage, has long been a source of pride for many in the

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