New Delhi, April 12 -- The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission received a grand welcome after returning to Earth, but visuals from their homecoming told a more complex story.

According to reports, the four astronauts-Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen-were seen struggling to walk after spending nearly 10 days in space.

Footage showed each astronaut being assisted by support staff as they carefully stepped across the deck after landing. A wheelchair followed closely behind as a precaution, though none ultimately required it.

The Artemis II mission marked a major milestone in space exploration. The crew travelled over 252,000 miles from Earth, surpassing the distance record set during the Apollo era, AP reported....