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NASA's Don Pettit Celebrates 70 with 220-Day Space Mission

4/29/2025

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NASA's oldest active astronaut, Don Pettit, celebrated his 70th birthday by returning to Earth after an incredible 220-day mission aboard the ISS. Although he felt unwell after landing, his enthusiasm for future space exploration shone through. With 590 days in space and over 670,000 stunning photos captured, Pettit's contributions to science are truly remarkable.

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NASA's oldest active astronaut, Don Pettit, celebrated his 70th birthday by returning to Earth after an incredible 220-day mission aboard the ISS. Although he felt unwell after landing, his enthusiasm for future space exploration shone through. With 590 days in space and over 670,000 stunning photos captured, Pettit's contributions to science are truly remarkable.