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Crew-12 astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space
Original: Splashdown! Crew-12 astronauts return to Earth after nearly 8 months in space (video)
NASA's Crew-12 astronauts have splashed down safely, ending a mission lasting nearly eight months aboard the International Space Station. The crew's return capsule touched down in the ocean before recovery teams retrieved the astronauts for medical checks. The long-duration mission forms part of NASA's ongoing commercial crew rotation programme, and the splashdown marks the successful conclusion of another extended stay in orbit.
Why now: The dramatic splashdown and safe return of astronauts after a long mission is major space news drawing wide attention.
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