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Everything NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams missed while 'stranded' in space for nine months

The article from LADbible discusses the experiences of NASA astronauts Nicole Mann and Josh Cassada upon their return to Earth after spending nine months on the International Space Station (ISS). During their time in space, they missed several significant events including the coronation of King Charles III, the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. They also missed cultural phenomena like the release of the movie "Barbie" and the song "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus. Upon returning, they had to readjust to gravity, with Mann noting the simple act of walking felt strange after floating in zero gravity. They also had to catch up on news and events, with Cassada expressing a desire to learn about what had transpired on Earth during their absence. The article highlights the unique perspective of astronauts who, while advancing human knowledge in space, miss out on terrestrial events, underscoring the isolation and the time dilation effect experienced by space travelers.

Read the Full LADbible Article at:
https://www.ladbible.com/news/science/everything-nasa-astronauts-missed-space-nine-months-591157-20250319