The final undocking: concluding a five-month odyssey in orbit
In short: Watch the precise moment the crew of Expedition 36 departed the International Space Station. This footage captures the transition from long-term orbital life back to Earth after more than five months in space.
The video documents the undocking and departure of three crew members: Commander Pavel Vinogradov, Flight Engineer Alexander Misurkin of Roscosmos, and NASA Flight Engineer Chris Cassidy. It marks the conclusion of their mission as part of Expedition 36.
The footage provides a rare look at the logistical and physical reality of ending a long-duration spaceflight, highlighting the cooperation between NASA and the Russian Federal Space Agency.
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