Soyuz Capsule Returns After Record 374 Days

A Soyuz capsule successfully returned to Earth on September 23, 2024, carrying two Russian cosmonauts, Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub, alongside American astronaut Tracy Dyson. Kononenko and Chub set a new record with a remarkable 374 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS), marking the longest continuous stay there, while Dyson completed a six-month mission. The capsule landed safely on the Kazakh steppe after a trouble-free descent, approximately 3.5 hours post-undocking from the ISS. This mission highlights ongoing international cooperation in space exploration and underscores the achievements of human spaceflight. Additionally, the current crew on the ISS includes eight astronauts, with some facing delays in their return due to technical issues with their spacecraft. Looking ahead, NASA plans to send new astronauts to the ISS as part of their collaborative efforts with private aerospace companies.