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Record-Setting US Astronaut Whitson Retires

U.S. astronaut Peggy Whitson, who has spent more time in space than any other American, retired Friday. During her career, Whitson logged 665 days in space over three missions, the equivalent of about one year and 10 months outside the Earth's atmosphere. Whitson was also the first woman to command the International Space Station, holding the position twice, and the oldest woman ever to fly in space. "It's been the greatest honor to live out my lifelong dream of being a...

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