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NASA and SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts splash down after 237 days in orbit

Four International Space Station crew returned to Earth on 8 October 2026, completing their long duration mission.

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NASA and SpaceX Crew-12 mission concluded on 8 October 2026 with four astronauts returning to Earth after 237 days in orbit.[2] The crew launched 13 February 2026. They logged 235 days aboard the International Space Station, which orbits 400 kilometres above Earth.[3] Return was completed with a parachute-assisted splashdown.[1] Crew-13 had docked at the station on 1 October to formally replace the Crew-12 team, as part of standard rotation operations.[4]
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  1. The returning astronaut crew performed a parachute-assisted splashdown at the conclusion of their space mission. · Al JazeeraQatar
  2. The NASA and SpaceX Crew-12 mission concluded on October 8, 2026, with four astronauts returning to Earth after 237 days in orbit. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  3. The crew spent 235 days aboard the International Space Station, which orbits 400 kilometers above Earth. · Aristegui Noticias
  4. The Crew-13 mission docked at the International Space Station on 1 October to formally replace the Crew-12 team as part of standard NASA and SpaceX crew rotation operations. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
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