Returning to Earth: The homecoming of the Expedition 35 crew

Space · Published 13 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: Watch the moment the Soyuz spacecraft landed in the Kazakh steppe, marking the end of a 146-day journey through space for three astronauts and cosmonauts.

The video captures the recovery of Commander Chris Hadfield, Commander Roman Romanenko, and Flight Engineer Tom Marshburn following their landing near Dzhezkazgan on May 14. After spending 144 days aboard the International Space Station, the crew underwent the transition back to Earth's gravity with the help of Russian personnel.

During their mission, the crew conducted diverse scientific research, including studying the anatomical risks of microgravity, observing fluid responses to magnetic fields, and using imagery to monitor water quality in coastal regions.

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