This NASA Astronaut is Ready to Shatter the American Record for Time Spent in Space

When NASA flight engineer Mark T. Vande Hei lifted off on a Russian-built Soyuz rocket for the Expedition 64/65 mission to the International Space Station in April 2021, he was just like any other astronaut. Undeniably in one of the most amazing occupation fields, but not exactly a household name. When he returns in March 2022, he’ll be a permanent member of the history books. (continue reading...)