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Who Has Lived the Longest on the International Space Station?

Discover who holds the record for the longest cumulative time spent aboard the ISS, with details on astronaut Peggy Whitson's missions.

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Astronaut Peggy Whitson holds the record for the longest cumulative time spent on the International Space Station (ISS). She has spent a total of 665 days in space across three missions, making her the most experienced astronaut to live on the ISS.

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  1. Who holds the record for the longest time spent living on the ISS?

    Astronaut Peggy Whitson holds the record with a total of 665 days spent on the International Space Station over three missions.

  2. How many missions has Peggy Whitson completed on the ISS?

    Peggy Whitson has completed three missions on the International Space Station.

  3. What is the International Space Station (ISS)?

    The ISS is a space environment research laboratory orbiting Earth, where astronauts live and conduct scientific research.

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