India, March 19 -- Sunita Williams is finally back on Earth on Wednesday after a long, drawn-out stay on the International Space Station. While it wasn't her first stint in orbit, it certainly became the most closely watched and scrutinized one.

Her mission, originally scheduled for just a few days, became a nine-month-long saga that echoed in the political echelons of the United States. President Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk blamed the previous administration for 'abandoning' them'.

With Tuesday's splashdown finally drawing the saga to a close, here is Sunita Williams' return to Earth in 10 points.

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