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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 returns to Earth after nearly eight months in space
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points They left the International Space Station on Wednesday. A spacecraft has completed its journey back to our planet.
A spacecraft has completed its journey back to our planet. The crew had spent almost eight months in orbit. They left the International Space Station on Wednesday.
The crew's return was marked by a splashdown on Thursday. This event occurred after their time on the space station came to an end.
Further information about the crew's mission is available from the source, including details about their return to Earth, which happened off the coast of a specific state.
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Published: October 8, 2026 ·
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