Four astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space

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What happened

Four astronauts returned to Earth from the International Space Station on Thursday after hurrying there eight months ago to replace an ailing colleague and his crew.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 08:13:30 UTC.

Why it matters

Research findings and mission results set the evidence base that policy, funding and later discoveries build on.

What to watch next

  • Peer review status and replication of the findings
  • Mission milestones and next scheduled attempt
  • Funding or policy decisions that follow

Coverage timeline

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  1. Sentinel-3C returns its first views of Earth

  2. Four astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space

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