NASA astronauts prepare for their descent home

Name: NASA astronauts prepare for their descent home
Uploaded: 2025-03-18T10:01:00-0400
Duration: 5 min 28 s
Description: The much anticipated return of two American astronauts is finally happening! NASA Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams launched back in June on a mission that was expected to last eight days. The space craft faced multiple issues, delaying their return. Franklin Institute's Chief Astronomer, Derrick Pitts, breaks down their journey home.

The much anticipated return of two American astronauts is finally happening! NASA Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams launched back in June on a mission that was expected to last eight days. The space craft faced multiple issues, delaying their return. Franklin Institute's Chief Astronomer, Derrick Pitts, breaks down their journey home.