NASA’s Crew-10 Astronauts Depart ISS, Begin 18-Hour Journey Earth
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Four astronauts from NASA’s Crew-10 mission have departed the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule, beginning an 18-hour return journey to Earth.Key Highlights:
- Crew Members:
- Anne McClain (USA)
- Nichole Ayers (USA)
- Takuya Onishi (Japan)
- Kirill Peskov (Russia)
- Landing: Expected splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off California at 3:33 PM UTC today.
- Mission Duration: ~146 days aboard ISS.
- Scientific Work: Conducted 200+ experiments, including studies on microgravity’s impact on plant growth and cell behavior.
- Background: Crew-10 launched in March 2025, replacing Crew-9.
Updated: August 9, 2025 | 12:53 PM | NewsOnAir
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