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SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts head home after 10 months in space

Original: SpaceX's Crew-12 astronauts heading home today after nearly 10 months in space: Watch it live

The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-12 mission are returning to Earth today after nearly 10 months aboard the International Space Station. Their Dragon capsule is scheduled to undock and splash down off the Florida coast, with the departure streamed live by SpaceX and NASA. The extended stay drew attention as the crew far outlasted a typical six-month rotation.

Why now: The astronauts' unusually long mission is ending today, with a live splashdown drawing wide public interest.

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