Koch on space station
NASA astronaut Christina Koch, who launched to the ISS in March, will remain there until next February, a 328-day stay that will set the record for the longest spaceflight by a woman.

Two NASA astronauts will get extended stays on the International Space Station, NASA announced April 17, a move intended to support research on long-duration spaceflight and address uncertainties in the availability of commercial crew vehicles.

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