NASA’s oldest serving astronaut returned to Earth on Saturday following a 7-month mission on board the International Space Station (ISS). Don Pettit marked his 70th birthday with a special homecoming, although his post-touchdown appearance raised concerns that the astronaut wasn’t doing so well after landing in Kazakhstan.

NASA’s Oldest Astronaut Don Pettit Turned 70 While Hurtling Towards Earth After a Seven-Month Mission at ISS Many astronauts throughout history have gone above and beyond for space exploration. One of them recently returned to Earth after spending 220 days in space.

Don Pettit has returned to Earth after a seven-month mission aboard the International Space Station, wrapping up a journey filled with scientific exploration and cosmic milestones. Alongside Russian cosmonauts,