NASA astronaut Frank Rubio has set a new U.S. single-flight endurance record of 371 days in space aboard the International Space Station, surpassing the previous record of 355 days. His stay in space is the first flight longer than a full year by an American astronaut, and he is now scheduled to return to Earth aboard a replacement Soyuz ferry ship on September 27. NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine congratulated Rubio on his record-breaking flight, praising his dedication to exploration and discovery.
Posts tagged as “Jim Bridenstine”
Four astronauts returned to Earth on Saturday night after a successful five-month mission aboard the International Space Station. Led by NASA's Nicole Mann, the first Native American woman to fly in space, the crew had to deal with a pair of leaking Russian capsules and the urgent delivery of a replacement craft. The mission is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire team, and a reminder of the progress that can be made when we work together.
NASA has announced the passing of Walter Cunningham, the last surviving astronaut from the first successful crewed space mission in the Apollo program. Cunningham, a…