Rubio will build upon today's record by becoming the first American to spend a full year in space.
on Feb. 23 and Prokopyev, Petelin and Rubio's stay on the station was extended another six months. Rather than serve on just the Expedition 67 and 68 crews, the three also became part of Expedition 69. .
"Frank thought when he flew to space, he would be here for six months. And partway through his mission, he found out that it was extended to a year," said NASA astronaut Warren"Woody" Hoburg, during an on-orbit press conference preceding his return toafter six months on Sept. 3."His leadership up here has been incredible. He's been amazing to work with and Frank is just making a huge sacrifice being away from his family for so long.
Before Frank Rubio, the prior record holders for longest U.S. mission were: Mark Vande Hei at 355 days; Scott Kelly at 340 days; Christina Koch at 328 days; Peggy Whitson at 289 days; and Drew Morgan at 272 days.
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