NASA astronaut Jonny Kim has landed safely back on Earth after a record-breaking 245-day stint in space. As part of Expeditions 72 and 73, Kim joined forces with Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky aboard the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft.
The trio's journey to orbit marked another milestone for humanity's longest continuous presence on the International Space Station (ISS). The station has been a hub of scientific inquiry and technological innovation, providing a unique platform for researchers to push the boundaries of human knowledge.
Over the past 25 years, thousands of individuals have ventured into space, forging new paths in space exploration and expansion. For NASA, the ISS serves as an invaluable testbed for understanding the complexities of long-duration spaceflight, allowing the agency to refine its capabilities and pave the way for future commercial ventures.
As Kim returns home, he joins a distinguished list of astronauts who have spent extended periods on board the ISS. His own contributions to scientific investigations and technology demonstrations during his time in space will undoubtedly shed light on new discoveries, further solidifying humanity's presence in space.
The trio's journey to orbit marked another milestone for humanity's longest continuous presence on the International Space Station (ISS). The station has been a hub of scientific inquiry and technological innovation, providing a unique platform for researchers to push the boundaries of human knowledge.
Over the past 25 years, thousands of individuals have ventured into space, forging new paths in space exploration and expansion. For NASA, the ISS serves as an invaluable testbed for understanding the complexities of long-duration spaceflight, allowing the agency to refine its capabilities and pave the way for future commercial ventures.
As Kim returns home, he joins a distinguished list of astronauts who have spent extended periods on board the ISS. His own contributions to scientific investigations and technology demonstrations during his time in space will undoubtedly shed light on new discoveries, further solidifying humanity's presence in space.