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Edition #166 · Sunday, October 4, 2026 · 3864 positive stories
Science & Breakthroughs

Heading Home: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Concludes Station Science Mission

NASA Breaking News 2026-10-02
Heading Home: NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 Concludes Station Science Mission

NASA's SpaceX Crew-12 mission is concluding with its crew members preparing to return to Earth in early October after completing research at the International Space Station. The crew contributed to studies that will help us better understand life on our planet and prepare for future space exploration. They have also supported other research projects.

Why it's good news: It means we can now look forward to the crew's safe return and learn about the valuable contributions they made during their time at the International Space Station.

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