Russian Soyuz capsule lands on Earth to return crew of 3 home after months on International Space Station (video)
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- NASA astronaut Jonny Kim and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky successfully landed on Earth aboard the Soyuz MS-27 on December 9, 2025, concluding a 245-day mission at the International Space Station (ISS). This return marks the end of their extensive scientific research and collaboration in orbit.
- The successful landing of the Soyuz MS-27 crew is significant for both NASA and Roscosmos, as it demonstrates the ongoing partnership between the two space agencies and their commitment to human space exploration despite recent challenges.
- This event occurs against a backdrop of concerns regarding Russia's space program, particularly following damage to its only operational launch pad, which could impact future crewed missions to the ISS. The collaboration between international space agencies remains crucial as they navigate these challenges and continue to support scientific endeavors in low Earth orbit.
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