Expedition 30 crew concludes their six-month mission aboard the International Space Station
In short: Commander Dan Burbank and his crew depart the International Space Station, marking the end of their six-month mission. This video captures the final farewells and the undocking of the Soyuz TMA-22 spacecraft as the team begins their return journey to Earth.
The Expedition 30 crew, including Commander Dan Burbank, Anton Shkaplerov, and Anatoly Ivanishin, spent nearly half a year in orbit following their launch in November. Their departure signals the transition of station operations to the Expedition 31 crew.
During their tenure, the team conducted a diverse array of scientific research. Key investigations included monitoring X-ray sources in space, testing fire suppression techniques, and studying the effects of microgravity on human health. The mission also featured a spacewalk on February 16, 2012, lasting over six hours, performed by Oleg Kononenko and Anton Shkaplerov.
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