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NASA's Oldest Astronaut Returns After 220 Days in Space

5/13/2025

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On his 70th birthday, Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, made a triumphant return to Earth after an incredible 220 days aboard the International Space Station. While conducting experiments and inspiring students, he dazzled the world with breathtaking photographs of Earth and the cosmos, taken from the station's iconic cupola module.

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On his 70th birthday, Don Pettit, NASA's oldest active astronaut, made a triumphant return to Earth after an incredible 220 days aboard the International Space Station. While conducting experiments and inspiring students, he dazzled the world with breathtaking photographs of Earth and the cosmos, taken from the station's iconic cupola module.