NASA astronauts splash down after 100 million miles in space
NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts have safely returned to Earth after a long period of space travel, completing extensive research and setting new records. They traveled over 100 million miles during their mission, which included numerous orbits around the planet. The astronauts spent a total of 237 days in space.
Why it's good news: It highlights the successful conclusion of an important space mission, demonstrating advancements in space exploration that can benefit future endeavors to the Moon and Mars.
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