Sunita Williams’ Starliner Impact: Hospitalized NASA Astronauts’ Late Return

The Impact

Sunita Williams' Starliner spacecraft impacted during landing, resulting in the hospitalization of both NASA astronauts aboard. The impact occurred during the spacecraft's return to Earth from the International Space Station.

NASA announced the incident, stating that both astronauts were "alert and stable" after being transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation. The agency did not provide details of their injuries or medical conditions.

Delayed Return

The impact caused a delay in the astronauts' return to Earth. The Starliner capsule was scheduled to land in Florida, but the landing site was moved to White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico due to inclement weather.

The impact also delayed other planned astronaut missions. NASA has temporarily suspended upcoming Starliner missions until the incident is investigated and the issue fixed.

Symptoms

Since the splashdown, both astronauts have been evaluated at a medical center. They have been experiencing various symptoms, including:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headaches
• Vision problems

NASA is working to determine if these symptoms are related to the spacecraft landing impact.