Who are the astronauts returning from the ISS on the Crew-11 mission?

The returning astronauts are Oleg Platonov (Roscosmos), Zena Cardman (NASA), Mike Fincke (NASA), and Kimiya Yui (JAXA).

Why did the Crew-11 mission return to Earth earlier than planned?

The mission was expedited due to a stable medical concern with one of the crew members.

What was the duration of the Crew-11 mission aboard the ISS?

The Crew-11 mission lasted 167 days, during which the astronauts traveled approximately 71 million miles.

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Crew-11 Returns Home After 167 Days in Space

15 Jan

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Summary

Four astronauts from Russia, US, and Japan safely returned to Earth.
The mission concluded after 167 days aboard the International Space Station.
Early return was due to a medical concern with one crew member.

Crew-11 Returns Home After 167 Days in Space

Four international astronauts have safely returned to Earth, concluding Expedition 74 aboard the International Space Station. The SpaceX Dragon Endeavour spacecraft carrying Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, NASA astronauts Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, and JAXA astronaut Kimiya Yui splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on January 15, 2026, after 167 days in orbit.

Their return occurred earlier than planned due to a monitored medical concern with one crew member, who remains stable. The astronauts will undergo reconditioning at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston following their safe recovery from the ocean. This mission highlights the capabilities of commercial spaceflight partnerships.

Launched on August 1, 2025, the Crew-11 mission traveled nearly 71 million miles and completed over 2,670 orbits. They conducted extensive research, maintenance, and technology demonstrations, contributing to scientific knowledge and preparing for future lunar and Martian exploration.