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Russian cosmonaut becomes first person to spend 1,000 days in space
Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko became the first person to spend 1,000 days in space. He achieved the milestone on Tuesday during his fifth journey to the International Space Station since 2008. he surpassed the previous record of 878 days, 11 hours, 29 minutes, and 48 seconds set by Russian Gennady Padalka in 2015. Kononenko's mission is scheduled to end on September 23.
A Russian cosmonaut sets a new record for the most time in space
Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has set a new world record for the most cumulative time spent in space, surpassing Gennady Padalka. Kononenko has now spent over 878 days and 12 hours in space. He has made five journeys to the International Space Station since 2008. Kononenko's current trip, which began in September 2023, is expected to make him the first person to accumulate 1,000 days in space. The International Space Station continues to be an area of cooperation between the United States and Russia.
Two Russians, one American rocket toward space station
Russia President Vladimir Putin is looking to strengthen space cooperation with China after ties with the West broke down following the start of Moscow's offensive in Ukraine last year. On Wednesday, Putin hosted the reclusive leader of North Korea, Kim Jong Un, at Russia's new spaceport in the Far East, and the two discussed the possibility of sending a North Korean into space.
US renews space flights with Russia in rare cooperation
"To ensure continued safe operations of the International Space Station, protect the lives of astronauts and ensure continuous US presence in space, NASA will resume integrated crews on US crew spacecraft and the Russian Soyuz," the US space agency said in a statement.
