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AP Joy Wonder Discovery SummaryBrief at 5:03 p.m. EDT
The crew included U.S., French and Russian astronauts, and their SpaceX capsule splashed down after they helped replace a station team.
On Thursday, a SpaceX capsule carrying four astronauts splashed into the Pacific, concluding an eight-month mission at the International Space Station.
The mission began in February when the crew launched to replace a station team that returned home early following a medical evacuation.
Before leaving the orbiting lab on Wednesday, the astronauts said they would miss the extraordinary views of Earth; they looked forward to feeling the breeze and taking a shower.
Since 2000, the International Space Station has welcomed 298 visitors from 26 countries, underscoring its role as a hub for scientific cooperation.
Composed of U.S., French, and Russian astronauts, the diverse crew successfully completed their operations, reflecting the collaborative nature of modern space exploration.