Russian Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko Breaks World Record for Time Spent in Space
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Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has broken the world record for the most time spent in space, surpassing 878 days aboard the International Space Station and set to reach 1,110 days by September 2024. Despite the physical toll of extended space missions, including bone density loss and muscle atrophy, Kononenko remains dedicated to his work. The ISS, a collaborative effort among multiple space agencies, is nearing the end of its tenure, with plans for deorbiting in 2030, while Russia aims to build its own space station.
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