NASA astronauts splash down after 100 million miles in space

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts have returned to Earth after 237 days in space, traveling more than 100 million miles and completing over 3,792 orbits while conducting research to prepare for future missions to the Moon and Mars. The mission also made history with record-setting spacewalk achievements and experiments that could transform medicine both in space and on Earth. NASA astronauts splash down after 100 million miles in space.

Their spacecraft splashed down Thursday in the Pacific Ocean near Los Angeles, bringing an extraordinary mission to a close. The four astronauts spent 237 days in orbit, traveled more than 100 million miles, and completed thousands of trips around Earth while carrying out scientific experiments that could help shape future missions to the Moon and Mars. NASA will host a news conference at 3:30 p.m.

15, at Johnson Space Center in Houston, where returning crew members will discuss their experiences and research accomplishments. "Jessica, Jack, Sophie, and Andrey spent 237 days living and working in orbit, traveled more than 100 million miles, advanced important science, and returned safely home because of the extraordinary expertise and competence of thousands across NASA, SpaceX, and our international partners," said NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. "Building the capability, experience, and confidence to do this repeatedly is exactly what will allow us to go farther, and I am grateful to Crew-12 and their families for their service to humanity’s greatest adventure." NASA Astronauts Return After 237 Days and 100 Million Miles The returning crew included NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev.