"Russian Cosmonaut Breaks World Record for Most Time Spent in Space"

1 min read
Source: The Guardian
"Russian Cosmonaut Breaks World Record for Most Time Spent in Space"
Photo: The Guardian
TL;DR Summary

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has set a new world record for the most time spent in space, surpassing 878 days. He broke the previous record set by Gennady Padalka while orbiting 263 miles from Earth during his fifth space flight. Kononenko, 59, expressed pride in his achievements and emphasized the challenges of prolonged space missions. Despite the physical and emotional toll, he remains dedicated to his work on the International Space Station, where he is currently stationed.

Share this article

Reading Insights

Total Reads

0

Unique Readers

1

Time Saved

2 min

vs 3 min read

Condensed

84%

47777 words

Want the full story? Read the original article

Read on The Guardian