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Spacecraft brings Russians, American back to earth, Russia's space agency says

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Posted on April 20, 2025

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· Last updated: April 20, 2025

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Soyuz Spacecraft Brings Russian, American Crew Back to Earth

(Reuters) -A Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Wagner and NASA astronaut Donald Pettit has returned to Earth, Russia's Roscosmos space agency reported on Sunday.

"Its deorbiting and descent to Earth were normal," the agency said in a post on the Telegram messaging app. It added that the spacecraft landed in Kazakhstan.

The crew worked in space from September 11, 2024.

(Reporting by Lidia Kelly in Melbourne; Editing by Saad Sayeed)

Key Takeaways

Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft returned safely to Earth.
Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut were onboard.
The landing occurred in Kazakhstan.
Roscosmos confirmed a normal descent.
The crew's mission began on September 11, 2024.

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The article discusses the return of the Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut to Earth.

Where did the spacecraft land?

The spacecraft landed in Kazakhstan.

Who were the crew members?

The crew included Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Wagner, and NASA astronaut Donald Pettit.

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