India  
 
NewsR.in

Birthday in space, home for the celebration: Don Pettit’s remarkable 220 days on the journey of Expedition 72 aboard the ISS

IndiaTimes Monday, 21 April 2025
After 220 days in orbit, NASA astronaut Don Pettit returned to Earth, celebrating his 70th birthday in style, floating among the stars. From preflight training in Kazakhstan to unforgettable moments aboard the ISS, including his zero-gravity birthday bash, Pettit’s Expedition 72 journey was filled with discovery, laughter, and a few out-of-this-world memories. His emotional return to Earth marked the end of an extraordinary mission, captured in this photo story from lift-off to homecoming.
0
shares		ShareTweetSavePostSend
 

You Might Like


Related videos from verified sources

Vienna to beam Strauss' iconic Blue Danube waltz into space to mark his 200th birthday [Video]

Vienna to beam Strauss' iconic Blue Danube waltz into space to mark his 200th birthday

Vienna to beam Strauss' iconic Blue Danube waltz into space to mark his 200th birthday To mark Johann Strauss II’s 200th birthday, Vienna is sending his iconic waltz The Blue Danube into space -..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:57Published
Expedition 33 - Part 4 | Into the Unknown! 🌌 Boss Battle & Major Plot Twist! [Video]

Expedition 33 - Part 4 | Into the Unknown! 🌌 Boss Battle & Major Plot Twist!

Welcome back to Expedition 33! In Part 4 of our journey, things get intense as we dive deeper into the mystery and face one of the most challenging boss fights so far. The story takes a wild turn you..

Credit: RumblePublished
All-Female Celeb Crew Return from Space After Blue Origin Flight, Rory McIlroy Completes Career Grand Slam with Masters Win, Les [Video]

All-Female Celeb Crew Return from Space After Blue Origin Flight, Rory McIlroy Completes Career Grand Slam with Masters Win, Les

Katy Perry, Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez, Amanda Nguyen, Aisha Bowe, and Kerianne Flynn return from Blue Origin space flight. The all-female crew launched into space at 9:30 a.m. from Blue Origin's..

Credit: LifeMinute.tv     Duration: 01:00Published