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16 hours ago

Reddit Mod Deleted Breathtaking Photo Taken by NASA Astronaut From Space Because It Was "Blurry"

Veteran NASA astronaut Don Pettit returned from his 220-day mission on board the International Space Station in April 2025, the day of his 70th birthday, making him the oldest active astronaut on the space agency's roster. During his seven-month stint on board the aging orbital outpost, his fourth trip to space, Pettit took the time to photograph some dazzling views of the Earth below.
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fromFuturism
9 months ago

NASA's Oldest Astronaut Reports That Something Strange Happened to His Body When He Went to Space

Don Pettit celebrates his 70th birthday, reflecting on his space journey and the impact of returning to Earth's gravity.
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fromArs Technica
9 months ago
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What's it like to be 70 years old in space? "All those little aches and pains heal up."

NASA astronaut Don Pettit returned from a long-duration space mission on his 70th birthday, marking a historical milestone in space exploration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago
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Nasa's oldest astronaut celebrates 70th birthday with return to Earth

Don Pettit celebrated his 70th birthday while returning from a seven-month mission aboard the ISS.
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fromArs Technica
9 months ago

What's it like to be 70 years old in space? "All those little aches and pains heal up."

NASA astronaut Don Pettit returned from a long-duration space mission on his 70th birthday, marking a historical milestone in space exploration.
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