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Astronauts Return to Earth After 8 Months on ISS
Four astronauts land in Pacific off LA coast after 8 months on ISS.
In brief
Four astronauts land in Pacific off LA coast after 8 months on ISS. NASA's Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, France's Sophie Adenot and Russia's Andrey Fedyaev returned to Earth from the International Space Station after 8 months. Originally reported by ABC7 Los Angeles.
Astronauts Return to Earth
Four astronauts returned to Earth from the International Space Station after 8 months in orbit.
Splashdown in Pacific
SpaceX brought the U.S., French and Russian astronauts back with a splashdown in the Pacific off the coast of Los Angeles.
Replaced Ailing Colleague
They returned to Earth after hurrying there eight months ago to replace an ailing colleague and his crew.
First Medical Evacuation
This was NASA's first medical evacuation in 65 years of human spaceflight after NASA's Mike Fincke fell ill.
Artemis II Moon Flight
The new crew watched as Artemis II astronauts flew around the moon two months later.
Fourth of July Celebration
They celebrated the United States' 250th birthday with a Fourth of July concert featuring NASA's Jessica Meir.
Mustache Maintenance
Jack Hathaway kept his bushy mustache, a space rarity, groomed to perfection for the mission.
The essence
NASA's Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, France's Sophie Adenot and Russia's Andrey Fedyaev returned to Earth from the International Space Station after 8 months.
