WATCH: Four astronauts return to Earth after 8 months aboard International Space Station
Four astronauts have safely returned to Earth after an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station. The crew had been deployed to replace a colleague and his team due to mission requirements.
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Successful crew rotations are essential for the continued operation and scientific research conducted on the International Space Station.
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Four astronauts returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Thursday after hurrying there eight…
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