Perfect Alien in a Tidy Quest

An alien astronaut has been selected for a crucial mission: to test an ultra-modern spacecraft and be the first to venture into space, orbit his planet, and return. However, during the flight, a meteorite unexpectedly collides with his flying saucer, causing him to lose consciousness and forcing the craft to descend from orbit.
Upon regaining consciousness, the alien finds himself on Earth, unsure of how much time has passed, disoriented about his location, and uncertain of his next steps. Kindly assist the astronaut in returning to his home planet, where his family.