On Sept 27, 2023, Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft brought NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, and Roscosmos cosmonauts Dmitri Petelin & Sergey Prokopyev, back to Earth after 371 days in space.
The Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft landing in Kazakhstan, with the vast and isolated landing site contrasting with the high-tech spacecraft.
A stunning view of the Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft touching down in Kazakhstan. The mission logged a record-breaking duration for NASA astronaut Frank Rubio.
The Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft’s descent, returning the Expedition 69 crew safely to Earth, is seen against the backdrop of the vast Kazakh steppes.
Another perspective of the Soyuz MS-23 landing showcases the rugged beauty of the Kazakh landscape.
Russian Search and Recovery Forces take a break as they prepare for the landing of the Expedition 69 crew.
As the Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft touches down, the long journey of the Expedition 69 crew comes to a successful end.
An astronaut is carefully assisted out of the Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft after landing. This ISS mission set a new standard for long-duration spaceflights.
Russian Search and Rescue teams inspect the Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft after its landing, bringing to an end its 371-day space sojourn.