Russian Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko Sets New Record for Most Time Spent in Space

Kononenko surpasses previous record with over 878 days in orbit, aiming for 1,000 days milestone.

Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has set a new world record for the most cumulative time spent in space, surpassing the previous record with over 878 days in orbit.
Kononenko's achievement was celebrated aboard the International Space Station (ISS), where he has been since September last year.
He is expected to become the first person to reach 1,000 days in space on June 5, with his current mission scheduled to end in late September, totaling 1,110 days.
Despite the record, Kononenko emphasizes that his motivation for space travel is not to set records but to pursue his passion for space exploration.
The ISS remains one of the few international projects where the US and Russia continue to cooperate closely, despite geopolitical tensions.