Four astronauts return to Earth after eight months in space
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Four astronauts returned to Earth on Thursday following an eight-month mission aboard the International Space Station. The crew members completed their journey with a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean via a SpaceX capsule.
The mission duration was extended by three weeks beyond the original schedule due to necessary repairs required for the spacecraft. This return marks the conclusion of an extended period of orbital operations for the crew.
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Independent.ieFocuses on the three-week delay caused by capsule repairs
KSLFocuses on the mission duration and the specific splashdown location