NASA’s Record-Setting Astronaut Shares Insights from Yearlong Mission
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is scheduled to engage in a media conversation regarding his record-breaking yearlong mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The Earth-to-space call will take place at 12:15 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, September 19. This virtual news conference presents the final opportunity to hear from Rubio while he remains in orbit for his extraordinary mission.
The live call will be available for streaming on NASA Television, the NASA App, and the agency's official website.
Rubio is set to return to Earth on Wednesday, September 27, marking the completion of a remarkable 371-day journey in low Earth orbit. This achievement earns him the distinction of holding the record for the longest single spaceflight by an American. He surpassed the previous U.S. record of 355 ...