# Splashdown! Crew-12 astronauts return to Earth after nearly 8 months in space (video)

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-10-08 17:00 UTC · Category: Science

## Executive Summary
3 news sources are covering this Science story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.

## Intelligence Brief
"Splashdown! Crew-12 astronauts return to Earth after nearly 8 months in space (video)" is generating significant coverage in the Science category, with 3 articles from 3 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.


Outlets currently covering the story include NASA (.gov), The Guardian and Bloomberg.com. PULSE measures a story's velocity from how quickly new articles appear and how many independent newsrooms join the coverage.


This brief was generated by PULSE's extractive engine from coverage metadata only. The latest headlines from every source are listed below; the velocity chart shows how the story is developing in real time.

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|
| NASA (.gov) | NASA’s SpaceX Crew‑12 Splashes Down, Sets Briefing to Discuss Mission | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMipAFBVV95cUxQYzdYeWdUQUhtbGVWckx6azY1RUFGWFg5SndrbDNOTXNuQ2poWlg4eVdVci0temtRVzUzTWYzSnpWNlcxMjhIWjVJdlROb294Wm1Lbnp1WWhHV3l2NE92b2dWcEFzUHRCMzQ5dnQ2R2czeUdfeTZQNHF2b1hJMVFuRmVIT3VyQnY0Y1hSTFM0NmtoemFxSW42UHM0WDMzc29kX20yeA?oc=5) |
| The Guardian | Four astronauts return to Earth from ISS after medical relief mission | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxOTkp4aUo2SW1EZ1RqeC0yZzg4dllNNVJpQnFaV21YNUdWZTR0bjJOZnNMUUZCR2dlTHNmSFFLeDRqMlN4OEZFcEJXbHBfd2xPUXhaWUlMdXlCS0g0TWthU1Q5NXQ4ZWdicEdSRGE3Yi1TUnBBVjFmYktBZWpBaGVrYW5TQ1MzMEFx?oc=5) |
| Bloomberg.com | SpaceX Crew Capsule Splashes Down in Pacific After ISS Stay | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiyAFBVV95cUxOeWUwaU5QcnlXMzNKNnFqN3h3dEo5RnptNl9nSW5ObkdDRTRkNFA5VHpOTFdWVUo3ajR0QmVIcnk5N1VVNzM3czdyU201OXFvTjJMSjBrNkVtZjZZVDFReTQ2ZWFPMkVwamoydmVQMzV5VVkyMThPenZJdGVfNkhfNWxjS1J4Mmx2LUd0cTVCcWNoMFNkeG16UHRYUnJuYnB6S2wzck11ZGIzR0xVZ3B0UExPNUc0b2Y2M25KWVhEbDZXQ1RVOEFTdw?oc=5) |

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-10-08/splashdown-crew-12-astronauts-return-to-earth-after-nearly-8-months-in-space*