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The twin paradox

Andy and Betty are twins. Betty rides in a spaceship at nearly the speed of light to Alpha Centauri and back. Andy stays on Earth and waits for her return. Who will be older when they meet?

What is some time after Betty had left, Andy jumps into a spaceship and flies after her even faster, and eventually catches up with her. Who will be older when they meet?