Back From the Stars: Actor‑Director Team Returns Home After 12 Days in Space
Imagine taking a break from Hollywood for a 12‑day stint on the International Space Station. Now picture a Russian actor and a film director doing exactly that and then hopping back into a Soyuz capsule to glide back to Earth. Sounds like a sci‑fi dream, right? It was, on Sunday, Oct. 17, when Oleg Novitskiy, Yulia Peresild and Klim Shipenko flew back to the ground after pioneering the first film shoot in outer space.
Key Highlights
- Soyuz MS‑18 landed at 7:35 AM local time (12:45 PM Singapore), on a remote spot just outside western Kazakhstan.
- The crew undocked from the ISS three hours before touchdown.
- Russian state TV captured the capsule drifting gracefully under its parachute across the Kazakh steppe.
- Inside, the smiling trio reappeared after a jaw‑dropping 12‑day interstellar shoot.
What Made This Mission Extra Special?
While most people dream of live concerts in space or floating hairdos, Shipenko and Peresild turned the zero‑gravity environment into a bustling movie set. Their venture tested a brand new “space film” kit—light, cameras and a crew who didn’t have to worry about gravity pulling shots out of focus.
Back on Earth
Following a thrilling descent, ground crews—armed with thumbs and a lot of coffee—helped the crew step out of the capsule. The Russian space agency Roscosmos proudly announced that the mission was a beautiful testament to human creativity in the most extreme location imaginable.
So next time you watch a blockbuster, just remember: the boundary isn’t the plot—it’s the planet. And with a few rebel actors and an adventurous director, the limit can very well be the outer rim of space.
Space‑Crew Spotlight: Shipenko, Peresild, and the “Oldest Astronaut” Saga
Landing vibes in Kazakhstan
Right after the ISS touchdown on Oct 17, 2021, Klim Shipenko (yes, the Russian film director who actually flew to space) was given a big hug from ground crew in the chilly outskirts of Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan. The clip—no HTML junk, just pure, unfiltered moments—shows the team greeting their sci‑fi hero with the same enthusiasm they’d reserve for a blockbuster premiere.
Peresild: A Bit of Sadness on Earth
Award‑winning actress Elena Peresild, best known for Battle for Sevastopol, had a candid moment on Channel One. When asked how she felt about the end of her 12‑day mission, she said:
“I’m in a bit of a sad mood today,” she admitted. “It turned out to be such a long stretch, but honestly, I didn’t want to bid farewell.”
Redolent of a movie ending with a lingering note, Peresild’s feelings echo the timeless truth that leaving a place you’ve grown to love is bittersweet.
Captain Shatner Heads the Space Hall of Fame
Last week, William Shatner—yes, the 90‑year‑old Star Trek legend—took the title of the oldest person to venture into space. Thrust aboard a Blue Origin rocket, and with the backing of Jeff Bezos’s company, Shatner proved that age is no barrier to cosmic adventures.
Recovery and a New Chapter
Following the mission, Shipenko and Peresild will head to Russian Star City, the sprawling orbital hub on Moscow’s outskirts. Here, they’ll undergo a one‑week recovery program as mandated by Roscosmos, ensuring they’re fit for the next set of stardust‑laden escapades.
Key Takeaways
- Shipenko lands in Kazakhstan, greeted by a jubilant ground crew.
- Peresild feels a touch of melancholy, sharing her emotional post‑mission outlook.
- Shatner becomes the oldest spacefarer, reinforcing the mantra: it’s never too late.
- Both Russian astronauts will recover in Star City, ready for future missions.
There you have it—space adventures in a nutshell, sprinkled with a dash of humor, a hint of heart, and all wrapped in a neat HTML bundle.
