4 people and 5 months in space, NASA's Crew-10 mission safely returns to Earth
Summary
A crew of four astronauts safely returned to Earth after spending nearly five months on the International Space Station (ISS). They completed over 200 science experiments to help prepare for future space exploration. This mission was part of NASA's ongoing collaboration with SpaceX to transport astronauts to the ISS.Key Facts
- Four astronauts from NASA, Japan, and Russia returned from the ISS.
- The spacecraft splashed down in the Pacific Ocean near California.
- The capsule re-entry faced temperatures of approximately 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.
- They conducted over 200 experiments on the ISS related to future space exploration.
- It was the first space mission for two crew members, Kirill Peskov and Nichole Ayers.
- Crew-11 replaced them at the ISS and will stay for about six months.
- This mission was the 12th SpaceX flight under NASA's Commercial Crew Program.
- The ISS is planned for retirement around the end of the decade.
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