Moment Nasa astronauts begin journey back to Earth

Two astronauts are returning home after nine months in space.

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Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were sent on an eight-day mission that turned into a nine-month stint following technical issues with their Boeing Starliner capsule.

The trip back home is expected to last almost 17 hours.

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