Soyuz Crew Begins Descent

The Soyuz crew begins their descent. Inside the station, the international team gathers for final

preparations, marking the successful conclusion of months of collaboration in orbit.

Touchdown in Kazakhstan. Teams swarm the snowy steppe to secure the capsule and its precious

cargo. Ground crews open the hatch, helping astronauts from the scorched vessel

into fresh air. Astronaut Jonathan Kim undergoes medical checks, adjusting to gravity. The warm camaraderie

continues back on the ground. In a gracious gesture of friendship, officials present a

custom Matryoshka doll, uniquely personalized to commemorate this historic mission. Warm laughter echoes

through the biting cold, a profound symbol of the shared humanity defining our