Four astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space

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   Four astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space

   Four astronauts from NASA's Crew-12 mission returned to Earth on Thursday after an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station. They splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California. The crew replaced an ailing colleague and his crew, and carried out various scientific experiments during their mission.

   Why it matters

   This mission was part of NASA's ongoing efforts to maintain a continuous human presence on the International Space Station. The successful return of the Crew-12 mission marks a significant milestone in space exploration and demonstrates the capabilities of SpaceX's crew capsule. The mission also highlights the international cooperation involved in space travel.

   What is confirmed

   • Four astronauts returned to Earth from the International Space Station after eight months in space.
   • The astronauts splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California.
   • The Crew-12 mission replaced an ailing colleague and his crew on the International Space Station.
   • French astronaut Sophie Adenot was part of the Crew-12 mission.

   What to watch next

   • NASA's briefing to discuss the mission and its outcomes
   • Further details on the scientific experiments conducted during the mission
   • Future Crew missions and their objectives
   Sources used for this update (13)

   1. AP News — Four astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space
   2. NBC Los Angeles — SpaceX crew capsule splashes down off Los Angeles
   3. NPR — 4 people on NASA's Crew-12 mission return to Earth after 8 months in space
   4. NASA (.gov) — NASA’s SpaceX Crew‑12 Splashes Down, Sets Briefing to Discuss Mission
   5. The Guardian — Four astronauts return to Earth from ISS after medical relief mission
   6. Le Monde.fr — French astronaut Sophie Adenot went through 'all human emotions' during eight-month mission
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   8. European Space Agency — ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot returns from her first mission to the International Space Station
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