https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/four-astronauts-return-to-earth-after-eight-months-in-spaceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/four-astronauts-return-to-earth-after-eight-months-in-spacehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/four-astronauts-return-to-earth-after-eight-months-in-space#u122594Thu, 15 Oct 2026 01:33:28 +0000Four 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 mattersThis 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 cap