Theastronautsjourney backwasnteasy, as it required a fiery re-entry through theEarthsatmosphere and a splashdown off the coast of Florida.

Showcasingthe impact of their time in space, dramaticbefore-and-after photosrevealed the strain that the mission had on their bodies.

Crews exercise for an average of two hours a day, an article from NASA stated.

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For context, menopausal women and older men lose 0.5 to 1% of their bone density per year.

Many astronauts recover fully after returning to Earth, but someof theeffects can be long-lasting.

Heartfelt admiration.

Astronaut in blue NASA suit, arms crossed, showing effects of space travel.

Netizens took to social media to congratulate the astronauts for their bravery

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Astronaut in a spacesuit smiling upon return, highlighting effects of space on the body after 9 months.

Astronaut poses in spacesuit before and after nine months in space, showing dramatic physical changes.

Astronauts inside a spacecraft hatch, illustrating effects of 9 months in space.

Astronauts smiling inside a space capsule, illustrating effects of long-term space missions on the human body.

Astronaut floating in space station, hair defying gravity, showcasing effects of nine months in space.

Astronaut in space suit smiling inside capsule, highlighting effects of 9-month space mission.

Astronauts in blue suits waving, highlighting effects of space travel on the body.

Comment discussing effects on astronauts in space for 9 months, highlighting intelligence and strength.

Text message about time in the USA with dramatic effects.

Comment by Harry Griffiths wishing astronauts a full recovery after 9 months in space.

Comment about teachers' transformation through the year, referencing dramatic changes seen in astronauts after space.

Comment praising astronaut’s resilience after 9 months in space, showing admiration and a smiling emoji.

Comment by user about the challenges astronauts face after being in space for 9 months.

Comment expressing curiosity about astronauts' return effects after 9 months in space.

Comment humorously noting stress effects of being stuck in space for 9 months.

Melissa Anne comments on astronauts' recovery after nine months in space, mentioning pale skin and zero gravity effects.

Text message discussing dramatic effects of aging.

Text message humorously referencing being stuck in space for 9 months with emojis.

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