Atlantis Crew Reunites With Families

By JOHN PORRETTO, Associated Press Writer, Space & Earth science / Space Exploration

Space shuttle Atlantis commander Rick Sturckow hugs his children Travis Lee, 4, left, and Emmi Beth, 6, after arriving at Ellington Field for a welcoming ceremony, Saturday, June 23, 2007, in Houston. Atlantis' seven astronauts reunited with their families in Texas on Saturday, a day after the space shuttle capped a two-week mission with a perfect landing in the Mohave Desert. (AP Photo/The Houston Chronicle, Melissa Phillip)

(AP) -- Atlantis' seven astronauts reunited with their families in Texas on Saturday, a day after the space shuttle capped a two-week mission with a perfect landing in the Mohave Desert. Sunita "Suni" Williams was especially happy to return to Earth after spending more than six months at the international space station.

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