US-Russian ISS Crew Returns to Earth After 241-Day Mission

A joint American and Russian crew successfully returned to Earth after spending over eight months aboard the International Space Station. The astronauts completed a 241-day mission orbiting the planet before concluding their stay. The crew touched down in Kazakhstan, marking a safe end to their extended spaceflight. Their return underscores ongoing space collaboration between the US and Russia despite broader geopolitical tensions. A separate crew had already arrived at the ISS earlier this month to begin their own mission.