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The two NASA astronauts who spent an unexpectedly long time in space are in for a rough landing—literally and figuratively.
After enduring more than nine months aboard the International Space Station (ISS), Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will be physically unable to walk upon their return to Earth, thanks to the brutal effects of prolonged exposure to low gravity, as reported by The Daily Mail.
Williams and Wilmore were originally scheduled for just an eight-day mission after launching aboard Boeing’s Starliner on June 5. But in what’s become yet another embarrassment for Boeing, their spacecraft suffered a cascade of technical issues, forcing NASA to delay their return until they could hitch a safer ride back home. (NEWS: Ancient Mystery Heats Up Debate For Archaeologists, Researchers. What Is This Strange Site?)
Now, with their return slated for March 19 or 20, the two astronauts will immediately be stretchered out of their SpaceX capsule and whisked away for medical evaluations.
Dr. Vinay Gupta, an Air Force veteran and pulmonologist, predicts that Williams and Wilmore will need up to six weeks of intensive rehabilitation to rebuild their strength. The process will begin on day one, with an immediate focus on regaining their ability to walk, improving flexibility, and rebuilding lost muscle mass.
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