Peggy Whitson Leads Multinational Crew's Return from ISS

Retired NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson leads a multinational crew on their return to Earth from the International Space Station. The Axiom Space and SpaceX mission marks a historic step for India, Poland, and Hungary, as Whitson and her team conclude a successful 18-day microgravity research mission.

NASA retiree and private astronaut Peggy Whitson successfully led a multinational team as they departed from the International Space Station early Monday morning, initiating their return journey to Earth.

The Axiom Space-organized mission involved Whitson and her crewmates from India, Poland, and Hungary, who arrived aboard a Crew Dragon capsule managed by Elon Musk's rocket company, SpaceX. This mission marks a significant milestone for the space programs of India, Poland, and Hungary.

Upon re-entering the Earth's atmosphere, the capsule dubbed 'Grace' is scheduled to parachute into the Pacific Ocean. Whitson, who logged a U.S. record of 675 days in space, has continued her groundbreaking career by adding this journey to her extensive experience.