Article 312H7 Nasa record breaker back on Earth after logging 665 days in space

Nasa record breaker back on Earth after logging 665 days in space

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Peggy Whitson set multiple other records while in orbit: world's oldest spacewoman, at 57, and most experienced female spacewalker, with 10

Astronaut Peggy Whitson returned to Earth late on Saturday, wrapping up a record-breaking flight that catapulted her to first place for US space endurance.

Whitson's 665 days off the planet - 288 days on this mission alone - exceeds that of any other American and any other woman worldwide.

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