NASA astronaut Don Pettit celebrated his 70th birthday with an extraordinary return to Earth after a seven-month space mission.
His journey aboard the International Space Station involved countless Earth orbits and groundbreaking scientific research.
Landing in Kazakhstan with his crewmates, Pettit concluded his fourth space mission, adding to his impressive record of space travel.
Following post-flight medical checks, he is scheduled to travel to the Johnson Space Center in Texas, where he will share his experiences.
