Mike Fincke Retires After 549 Days in Orbit | Pittsburgh News

After 30 years with NASA, veteran astronaut Mike Fincke is retiring—but not before logging an astonishing 549 days in orbit across four missions, ranking him fourth all-time for cumulative spaceflight time. From pioneering ISS operations to commanding SpaceX Crew-11 and piloting missions aboard Soyuz, Shuttle, and Dragon, Fincke’s career spanned generations of space exploration. He’s also led nine spacewalks and mentored future astronauts, leaving an indelible mark on human spaceflight. Despite stepping away from the agency, his passion for discovery remains undimmed—and he’s grateful for every moment spent among the stars with extraordinary teammates. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a7ec78223c66cbfc