Astronaut Peggy Whitson Breaks Record After Record

APR 24, 2017

Astronaut Peggy Whitson Breaks Record After Record

Today, astronaut Peggy Whitson broke the record for the most cumulative time in space by an American astronaut. By the time she returns to Earth in September, Whitson will have spent over 650 days in space. But this isn't her only record.

Watch our video to learn more.

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