Likely because only the two mentioned were up there for 9 months after the original Boeing capsule that was supposed to bring them home failed. They were originally only supposed to be up there a few weeks. They’ve been in the news a lot these past 9 months as a result.

Damn I remember reading the Mutts comics in the newspaper 20+ years ago

It’s mostly agreed upon as a good ending today, but when it aired it had very mixed reactions.

Mine are still working after 5 years. I probably average 1-2 hours a day on them though which may be less than normal.