microgravity effects

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore’s fiery journey back home: How astronauts return to earth safely

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Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore’s fiery journey back home: How astronauts return to earth safely

Stranded astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are on their way back to Earth and as the world awaits their return with bated breath, one may wonder how astronauts safely mark their re-entry to the planet. Their homecoming is especially significant considering their 8-day sojourn dragged on till around 9 months due to technical issues … Read more

Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore likely to have ‘baby feet’ after arrival on earth: What is this strange condition and why does it happen to astronauts?

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Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore likely to have ‘baby feet’ after arrival on earth: What is this strange condition and why does it happen to astronauts?

When astronauts return to Earth from space, they typically experience a number of physiological problems as a result of long periods of weightlessness. One of the lesser-understood health complications is known as “baby feet.” This effect, which is likely to occur in NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore when they return to Earth, can … Read more