11 June 2015
Three astronauts are returning from the International Space Station after their original departure was delayed a month ago. They have spent more than 200 days in space, making Samantha Cristoforetti the woman who has spent the most time in space on a single mission. Their original departure was delayed due to loss of an aircraft.
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