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NASA’s Don Pettit Returns to Earth with Russian Crewmates After ISS Science Mission
Soyuz MS-26 safely landed in Kazakhstan on April 19, bringing NASA astronaut Don Pettit and two Russian cosmonauts back to Earth. The crew completed a months-long science mission aboard the ISS, conducting key experiments on 3D printing, water purification, fire behaviour, and plant biology, supporting future lunar and Mars exploration goals.
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NASA's Oldest Astronaut Don Pettit Returns To Earth On His 70th Birthday
NASA's oldest serving astronaut Don Pettit became a septuagenarian while hurtling towards the Earth in a spacecraft to wrap up a seven-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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On His 70th Birthday, NASA's Oldest Astronaut Don Pettit Set To Return To Earth
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest astronaut, is set to return from space on April 19, his 70th birthday. Mr Pettit, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), has completed more than 3,520 orbits of Earth.
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NASA Astronaut Shows How He Wears His Pants In Space: "Two Legs At A Time"
Instead of the traditional one-leg-at-a-time approach, Mr Pettit descends into his floating trousers, essentially jumping into them with both legs at once.
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NASA Astronaut Shares Magical Picture Of Burj Khalifa From Space
NASA astronaut Donald Roy Pettit has shared a breathtaking picture of Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure in the world, from space.
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NASA Astronaut Shares Stunning Images Of Maha Kumbh Mela From Space: "Largest Human Gathering"
The breathtaking photos showcase the massive scale of the pilgrimage, which has already drawn over 110 million people in its first 14 days.
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NASA Astronaut's Viral Video Of Auroras From Space Leaves Internet Divided
NASA astronaut Don Pettit has shared a breathtaking video of the vibrant green auroras from the International Space Station (ISS).
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Space Gardening Can Help Astronauts Reduce Stress
You must have seen the picture of the solitary orange zinnia that astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted last week. Such activities like growing plants in space can help astronauts reduce stress, suggests NASA's Behavioural Health and Performance team.
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Astronauts snare Spacex Dragon Capsule - NASA
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station captured Space Exploration Technologies' Dragon cargo ship on Friday, the first privately owned vehicle to reach the orbital outpost. Using the station's 58-foot long (17.7-meter) robotic crane, NASA astronaut Don Pettit snared Dragon at 9:56 am EDT (1356 GMT) as the two spacecraft soared 250 miles ...
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NASA’s Don Pettit Returns to Earth with Russian Crewmates After ISS Science Mission
Soyuz MS-26 safely landed in Kazakhstan on April 19, bringing NASA astronaut Don Pettit and two Russian cosmonauts back to Earth. The crew completed a months-long science mission aboard the ISS, conducting key experiments on 3D printing, water purification, fire behaviour, and plant biology, supporting future lunar and Mars exploration goals.
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NASA's Oldest Astronaut Don Pettit Returns To Earth On His 70th Birthday
NASA's oldest serving astronaut Don Pettit became a septuagenarian while hurtling towards the Earth in a spacecraft to wrap up a seven-month mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS).
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On His 70th Birthday, NASA's Oldest Astronaut Don Pettit Set To Return To Earth
Don Pettit, NASA's oldest astronaut, is set to return from space on April 19, his 70th birthday. Mr Pettit, currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS), has completed more than 3,520 orbits of Earth.
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NASA Astronaut Shows How He Wears His Pants In Space: "Two Legs At A Time"
Instead of the traditional one-leg-at-a-time approach, Mr Pettit descends into his floating trousers, essentially jumping into them with both legs at once.
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NASA Astronaut Shares Magical Picture Of Burj Khalifa From Space
NASA astronaut Donald Roy Pettit has shared a breathtaking picture of Dubai's Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure in the world, from space.
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NASA Astronaut Shares Stunning Images Of Maha Kumbh Mela From Space: "Largest Human Gathering"
The breathtaking photos showcase the massive scale of the pilgrimage, which has already drawn over 110 million people in its first 14 days.
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NASA Astronaut's Viral Video Of Auroras From Space Leaves Internet Divided
NASA astronaut Don Pettit has shared a breathtaking video of the vibrant green auroras from the International Space Station (ISS).
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Space Gardening Can Help Astronauts Reduce Stress
You must have seen the picture of the solitary orange zinnia that astronaut Scott Kelly tweeted last week. Such activities like growing plants in space can help astronauts reduce stress, suggests NASA's Behavioural Health and Performance team.
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Astronauts snare Spacex Dragon Capsule - NASA
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station captured Space Exploration Technologies' Dragon cargo ship on Friday, the first privately owned vehicle to reach the orbital outpost. Using the station's 58-foot long (17.7-meter) robotic crane, NASA astronaut Don Pettit snared Dragon at 9:56 am EDT (1356 GMT) as the two spacecraft soared 250 miles ...
