Alsoweighing in on the situationwas Dr. Vinay Gupta, a pulmonologist and Air Force veteran.

Their journey was only supposed to last eight days.

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Williams ended the journey with a heartfelt message to mission control.

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Houston, thank you for tuning in this early morning, she said.

It was a wonderful day.

Great to see our friends arrive.

Astronaut in space suit, smiling near American flag, with health concerns discussed by doctors.

Thank you so much.

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