U.S. Astronaut Ends Record 355-Day Spaceflight

NASA astronaut Mark Vandehey and two Russian cosmonauts returned to Earth amid geopolitical tensions. Vandehey set a record for the longest single spaceflight by an American. Retired astronaut Leroy Chiao discussed the challenges of returning from space, including weightlessness effects and international cooperation. Despite political tensions, the US-Russia space partnership remains strong. The video also covers the significance of cosmonaut suit colors and post-landing procedures.

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What was the significance of the colors of the cosmonauts' flight suits?