How Expedition 39 returned to Earth after 188 days in space
In short: Discover the conclusion of Expedition 39, where three astronauts returned via Soyuz spacecraft after spending 188 days conducting vital research aboard the International Space Station.
The mission saw Commander Koichi Wakata, Flight Engineer Rick Mastracchio, and Mikhail Tyurin complete a 188-day stay in space. They returned to Earth safely in a Soyuz spacecraft, having bid farewell to the incoming Expedition 40 crew.
During their time on the International Space Station, the crew conducted diverse scientific research, including the study of liquid and gas behavior in microgravity, investigations into improved drug treatments, and the installation of space agriculture hardware.
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- Also: Expedition 39 - NASA
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