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NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio's 371-Day Space Odyssey Ends

6/17/2025

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NASA astronaut Frank Rubio made history with a staggering 371 days in space, a journey extended by a coolant leak. Upon his return in September 2023, he confronted the daunting task of relearning to walk, battling muscle and bone loss, and coping with the psychological toll of isolation. Experts stress the need for thorough preparation to ease these challenges.

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NASA astronaut Frank Rubio made history with a staggering 371 days in space, a journey extended by a coolant leak. Upon his return in September 2023, he confronted the daunting task of relearning to walk, battling muscle and bone loss, and coping with the psychological toll of isolation. Experts stress the need for thorough preparation to ease these challenges.