NASA Astronaut Frank Rubio Sets Record for Longest Time in Space, Surprising Even Himself

NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, who was originally scheduled for a six-month stay on the International Space Station, ended up spending 371 days in space due to an unexpected Soyuz spacecraft leak. Rubio broke the record for the longest continuous period in space by a NASA astronaut. He has been living and working alongside 28 colleagues from various nations and has completed various missions during his extended stay. Rubio maintained his physical fitness through daily exercise routines and is eager to see how his body adapts upon returning to Earth. NASA believes the data collected from Rubio's mission will be valuable for planning future long-duration missions beyond low-Earth orbit.