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NASA Astronaut Safely Returns To Earth After 371 Days In Space
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NASA astronaut Frank Rubio has successfully concluded his historic 371-day mission in space, setting a new American record for the longest single spaceflight.
Rubio, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin, safely landed on Earth on Wednesday morning September 27,2023.
The journey back to Earth began when Rubio and his fellow crew members departed the International Space Station (ISS) at 3:54 a.m. EDT. Their Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft made a safe parachute-assisted landing at 7:17 a.m. (5:17 p.m. Kazakhstan time) southeast of the remote town of Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson commended Rubio's remarkable achievement, stating, "Frank's record-breaking time in space is not just a milestone; it's a major contribution to our understanding of long-duration space missions. Our astronauts make extraordinary sacrifices away from their homes and loved ones to further discovery. NASA is immensely grateful for Frank's dedicated service to our nation and the invaluable scientific contributions he made on the International Space Station. He embodies the true pioneer spirit that will pave the way for future exploration to the Moon, Mars, and beyond."
Rubio's journey began on September 21, 2022, when he, Prokopyev, and Petelin launched into space. His 371-day mission surpassed the previous U.S. astronaut record of 355 days held by NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei.
During his mission, Rubio completed approximately 5,936 orbits and traveled more than 157 million miles, equivalent to 328 trips to the Moon and back.
Rubio's extended stay in space will provide valuable insights into the effects of long-duration spaceflight on human health, crucial as NASA plans for future missions to the Moon through the Artemis program and prepares for exploration of Mars.
Rubio, along with Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin, safely landed on Earth on Wednesday morning September 27,2023.
The journey back to Earth began when Rubio and his fellow crew members departed the International Space Station (ISS) at 3:54 a.m. EDT. Their Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft made a safe parachute-assisted landing at 7:17 a.m. (5:17 p.m. Kazakhstan time) southeast of the remote town of Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson commended Rubio's remarkable achievement, stating, "Frank's record-breaking time in space is not just a milestone; it's a major contribution to our understanding of long-duration space missions. Our astronauts make extraordinary sacrifices away from their homes and loved ones to further discovery. NASA is immensely grateful for Frank's dedicated service to our nation and the invaluable scientific contributions he made on the International Space Station. He embodies the true pioneer spirit that will pave the way for future exploration to the Moon, Mars, and beyond."
Rubio's journey began on September 21, 2022, when he, Prokopyev, and Petelin launched into space. His 371-day mission surpassed the previous U.S. astronaut record of 355 days held by NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei.
During his mission, Rubio completed approximately 5,936 orbits and traveled more than 157 million miles, equivalent to 328 trips to the Moon and back.
Rubio's extended stay in space will provide valuable insights into the effects of long-duration spaceflight on human health, crucial as NASA plans for future missions to the Moon through the Artemis program and prepares for exploration of Mars.
Sep 28, 2023
