Cosmonauts Break Fast with Iftar After Space Mission
The successful mission and safe return of the cosmonauts and astronauts demonstrate the power of collaboration and cooperation in achieving great things, a spirit that is also reflected in the acts of kindness and generosity that take place during the holy month of Ramadan, such as the provision of iftar meals to those in need.
A Russian cosmonaut and two American astronauts have safely returned to Earth after a six-month mission to the International Space Station, marking a new era of cooperation between the two countries in space exploration. The Soyuz MS-17 spacecraft carrying cosmonaut Pyotr Dubrov and astronauts Mark Vande Hei and Shane Kimbrough landed in Kazakhstan on Thursday morning.
The three space travelers spent 191 days in space, conducting scientific experiments and maintaining the station's systems. During their time on the ISS, they conducted over 300 scientific experiments and maintained the station's systems, including its life support and propulsion systems. The mission also saw the first use of a new airlock on the ISS, designed to allow for easier and faster spacewalks.
As the space travelers return to Earth, people around the world are preparing for the holy month of Ramadan, a time of fasting and reflection. In Turkey, Yalova Üniversitesi Çınarcık Meslek Yüksekokulu is offering free iftar meals to students, which will be distributed on a weekly basis. Students can sign up for the meals by filling out participation forms shared on social media accounts and groups.
The return of the Soyuz spacecraft marks the end of an era for the ISS's Expedition 66 crew, which was the first to include cosmonauts from Russia and the US working together. The new crew, Expedition 67, is expected to launch to the ISS in the coming weeks, continuing the legacy of international cooperation in space exploration.
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