After a challenging nine-month mission aboard the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore are finally set to return to Earth. The duo, who have been stranded in space for an unusually long time, have faced a mix of political scrutiny and public interest during their ordeal. Former President Donald Trump recently reached out with a lighthearted message to the astronauts, expressing his support and joking about potentially joining their rescue. In the meantime, Elon Musk claimed he had made an offer to facilitate their return, but NASA astronauts alleged that the communication never reached them. As the situation unfolds, the astronauts have maintained a focus on their mission, emphasizing that politics should not distract from their work. As they prepare for their journey home, they reflect on their time in space and what they will miss about it.