History: March 31 (#1)

History: March 31 (#1)
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March 31, 2016 NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Roscosmos cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko return to Earth after a yearlong mission at the International Space Station.

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On March 31, in the year 2016: NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Roscosmos cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko return to Earth after a yearlong mission at the International Space Station. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the U.

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Why March 31, 2016 matters: NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Rosco smos cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko return to Earth after a yearlong mission at the International Space Station. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: March 31, 2016 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revoluti on has connected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Roscosmos cosmonaut Mikhail Kornienko return to Earth after a yearlong mission at the International Space Station. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)