Counting all her flights, Peggy Whitson will have logged 665 days in space — the equivalent of more than 1 ½ years. Photo: APCape Canaveral: Astronaut Peggy Whitson is closing out a space streak unmatched by any other American. The world’s most experienced spacewoman is due back on Earth this weekend following 9 ½ months at the International Space Station. Johnson Space Center in Houston remains closed until Tuesday except for essential personnel, such as those staffing mission control for the space station. A farm girl from Iowa, Whitson enjoyed growing vegetables on the space station, all part of scientific research, and especially enjoyed sampling some of the results.

Source: Mint September 02, 2017 05:48 UTC