Empire State Review Team 
Soyuz Capsule Successfully Lands in Kazakhstan After Extended Mission
MOSCOW – The Soyuz spacecraft that transported two Russian cosmonauts and one American astronaut from the International Space Station (ISS) has successfully landed in Kazakhstan. This event marks the conclusion of their seven-month scientific assignment in space.
Details of the Landing
According to the Russian space agency Roscosmos, the capsule, which was carrying cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner along with NASA astronaut Don Pettit, achieved a safe landing near the city of Zhezkazgan at 6:20 a.m. local time. The controlled descent, facilitated by parachutes, was reported to be without incidents by Roscosmos.
Mission Accomplishments
The crew wrapped up their mission after a remarkable 220 days in orbit, during which they completed over 3,520 cycles around Earth. Notably, Astronaut Pettit celebrated his 70th birthday on the very day of the landing.
Post-Landing Procedures
NABC is currently conducting routine medical examinations following the landing. Following these assessments, Pettit is set to return to the United States via a NASA aircraft heading to the Johnson Space Center in Houston. Meanwhile, Ovchinin and Vagner will travel to a training facility located in Star City, Russia.
Change of Command on the ISS
Prior to the landing, Ovchinin participated in a ceremonial handover of the ISS command to Japanese astronaut Takuya Onishi, marking the transition to the next phase of operations aboard the orbiting laboratory.
Sources and Acknowledgments
This report incorporates information from various official statements issued by Roscosmos and NASA, highlighting the collaborative efforts of both space agencies in advancing human space exploration.
The Associated Press contributed to this report, which was compiled in Los Angeles.
