NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Returns from Space Station on Earth

Crew-9 safely returns after months in space, completing research and maintenance tasks.

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Students can study Crew-9 experiments, learning about microgravity’s effects on materials and biology.

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Explore how Crew-9 used advanced robotics, AI, and spacecraft technology for their mission success.

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Crew-9 astronauts trained in survival, engineering, and health—skills valuable for STEM students.

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Returning astronauts face muscle loss, radiation exposure, and readjustment to Earth's gravity.

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Crew-9 captured climate data, helping scientists and students understand environmental changes

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Lessons from this mission help improve astronaut care for future Moon and Mars trips.

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Crew-9 inspires future astronauts, engineers, and scientists to pursue space exploration careers

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Launch Date: June 5, 2024 Spacecraft Used: Boeing Starliner Calypso Planned Duration: 8 day Actual Duration: 286 day

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NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore recently returned to Earth.

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NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 Returns from Space Station on Earth

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Crew-9 safely returns after months in space, completing research and maintenance tasks.

Mission Overview

Students can study Crew-9 experiments, learning about microgravity’s effects on materials and biology.

Science Lessons

Explore how Crew-9 used advanced robotics, AI, and spacecraft technology for their mission success.

Space Technology

Crew-9 astronauts trained in survival, engineering, and health—skills valuable for STEM students.

Astronaut Training

Returning astronauts face muscle loss, radiation exposure, and readjustment to Earth's gravity.

Health Challenges

Crew-9 captured climate data, helping scientists and students understand environmental changes

Earth Observations

Lessons from this mission help improve astronaut care for future Moon and Mars trips.

Future Missions

Crew-9 inspires future astronauts, engineers, and scientists to pursue space exploration careers

Space Careers

Launch Date: June 5, 2024 Spacecraft Used: Boeing Starliner Calypso Planned Duration: 8 day Actual Duration: 286 day

Mission Details:

NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore recently returned to Earth.

Sunita Williams

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