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NASA's Don Pettit Celebrates 70 with ISS Milestone Return

4/25/2025

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On his 70th birthday, NASA's oldest astronaut, Don Pettit, made a triumphant return to Earth after an incredible 220 days aboard the ISS. Having orbited our planet 3,520 times, he contributed to groundbreaking research in 3D printing, water sanitization, and plant growth. The Soyuz capsule safely touched down in Kazakhstan, with Pettit reported to be in great health.

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On his 70th birthday, NASA's oldest astronaut, Don Pettit, made a triumphant return to Earth after an incredible 220 days aboard the ISS. Having orbited our planet 3,520 times, he contributed to groundbreaking research in 3D printing, water sanitization, and plant growth. The Soyuz capsule safely touched down in Kazakhstan, with Pettit reported to be in great health.