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NASA's Crew-12 astronauts return to Earth after eight months
Original: 4 people on NASA's Crew-12 mission return to Earth after 8 months in space
Four astronauts aboard NASA's Crew-12 mission have returned to Earth after roughly eight months in orbit. The crew's homecoming closes out their long-duration stay aboard the International Space Station. The mission is part of NASA's ongoing partnership with SpaceX flying astronauts to and from the station, and the return capsule splashed down following standard procedure. Coverage highlights the unusual length of the mission and the crew's safe landing.
Why now: The safe return of four astronauts after an unusually long eight-month mission is major space news
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