Moment stranded astronauts splashed down to earth after 9 months in space

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They were supposed to be in Space for nine days. They ended up staying for nine months! Now NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have finally arrived back on Earth.

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00:00And splashdown, Crew 9 back on Earth.

00:16They were just in space moments ago.

00:19And splashdown, Crew 9 back on Earth.

00:28Wow, we got a cute little pod of dolphins.

00:31It wasn't just one or two.

00:36Welcome aboard the recovery vessel.

00:38Recovery personnel are completing final checks.

00:41And there you have it.

00:43The side hatch is open for the first time since September.

00:46And there we do see Crew 9.

00:48Some happy waves.

00:49That is none other than Sonny Williams.

00:57Elation and cheers there from Butch Wilmore.

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