The Crew-12 mission, a collaboration between NASA and SpaceX, is set to conclude its stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) in early October. NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev will return to Earth after completing a series of scientific investigations. These research efforts are aimed at both benefiting life on our planet and laying the groundwork for future human space exploration missions.

During their time aboard the ISS, the Crew-12 crew has actively participated in experiments spanning various scientific disciplines. While specific details of each investigation have not been outlined in this announcement, the general focus of ISS missions includes studies on human physiology in microgravity, the development of new materials, plant and microorganism biology, and technology demonstrations. This work is crucial for understanding the long-term effects of spaceflight on the human body and for developing more efficient and reliable life support systems.