Astronauts Return to Earth After 8 Months in Space with Splashdown Near LA
Four astronauts, including NASA's Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off Los Angeles after nearly eight months aboard the International Space Station. Their return marks a significant moment following a mission that included NASA's first medical evacuation in 65 years.
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4 people on NASA's Crew-12 mission return to Earth after 8 months in space
Four astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space
4 astronauts return to Earth off coast of LA after 8 months on International Space Station
Four astronauts — and one mustache — return to Earth after eight months in space
Four astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space
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