Lifetime was gradually extended from 60-90 days for the Soyuz Ferry to more than 180 days for the Soyuz-TM. Third-Generation Station: Mir (1986-present) Mir was the first permanent space station.
With a replacement crew on board the space station, the Starliner astronauts will return to Earth next week, finally ending their marathon mission.
A SpaceX capsule carrying a fresh crew to the space station launched Friday, setting the stage for the Starliner astronauts ...
The Starliner saga is a step closer to its end with the launch of a SpaceX vehicle that will relieve the astronauts who flew on the Boeing spacecraft.