Chris Williams Returns After 241 Days in Space, Completing 102 Million-Mile ISS Mission
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Updated · WTOP · Jul 26
Chris Williams Returns After 241 Days in Space, Completing 102 Million-Mile ISS Mission
3 articles · Updated · WTOP · Jul 26
Summary
A Soyuz capsule carrying NASA astronaut Chris Williams and two Russian cosmonauts landed in Kazakhstan on Sunday, ending Williams’ first spaceflight after 241 days aboard the International Space Station.
The crew logged more than 102 million miles and about 3,800 Earth orbits during the mission, which included research on cancer treatments, semiconductor manufacturing and spacecraft water systems.
Williams also completed two spacewalks, working on the station’s robotic arm and solar power system during the eight-month expedition.
The return closes a mission that began with a November 2025 launch and sends Williams back to Earth for post-landing medical checks and readjustment to gravity.