Move over, sci-fi heroes—real-life space legend Oleg Kononenko just rewrote history! The 59-year-old Russian cosmonaut has officially become the first human to spend 1,000 days in orbit, according to Roscosmos. Talk about #SpaceGoals!
Kononenko, a veteran of five ISS missions since 2008, hit this cosmic milestone on June 5. His latest adventure began in September 2023 alongside NASA's Loral O'Hara and fellow Russian Nikolai Chub. By mission’s end in September 2024, he’ll have logged a staggering 1,110 days among the stars .
“It’s like touching the unknown,” Kononenko told TASS, adding that even his American crewmates cheered his achievement. Despite earthly tensions, the ISS remains a beacon of US-Russia collaboration—their joint flight program was recently extended to 2025.
This record-breaking journey isn’t just about numbers. From conducting experiments to gazing at Earth’s swirling beauty, Kononenko’s feat reminds us what humanity can achieve when we reach for the stars—together.
The 59-year-old Russian cosmonaut has officially become the first human to spend 1,000 days in orbit, according to Roscosmos. Talk about #SpaceGoals!
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Despite earthly tensions, the ISS remains a beacon of US-Russia collaboration—their joint flight program was recently extended to 2025.
