
Two US ‘bumped’ astronauts to return to Earth on Tuesday: NASA
Washington (AFP) Mar 17, 2025 - A pair of US astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station will be returned to Earth on Tuesday evening, NASA said.
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Washington (AFP) Mar 17, 2025 - A pair of US astronauts stuck for more than nine months on the International Space Station will be returned to Earth on Tuesday evening, NASA said.
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Kennedy Space Center, United States (AFP) Mar 16, 2025 - A pair of astronauts stranded for more than nine months on the International Space Station were a step closer to returning home Sunday after a replacement crew docked with the orbital outpost.
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Washington (AFP) Mar 13, 2025 - A pair of astronauts stuck aboard the International Space Station (ISS) for over nine months may have to wait a little longer to return home after the launch of their replacements was postponed.
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