NASA Crew‑12 Returns After 237‑Day Mission, Setting Records and Advancing Medicine

NASA’s SpaceX Crew‑12 astronauts completed a 237‑day expedition, covering more than 100 million miles and completing 3,792 orbits around Earth. During the flight, the crew conducted research aimed at preparing for future lunar and Martian missions. Highlights included record‑setting spacewalks and a series of experiments that could transform medical practices both in space and on Earth. The mission’s return marked a significant milestone in long‑duration human spaceflight and the development of technologies essential for deep‑space exploration.