Astronauts return to Earth in SpaceX splashdown after 5-month ISS mission | Space News

Four astronauts, including NASA’s Anne McClain and Nichole Ayers, returned to Earth via a SpaceX capsule after a five-month mission to the ISS, which involved relieving stranded Boeing Starliner test pilots. Their successful splashdown in the Pacific marked the first NASA crew return to this ocean in 50 years, as they emphasized the importance of teamwork and exploration.

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