NASA Astronaut Jonny Kim Departs Agency to Continue Military Service
After nearly a decade of service to NASA, including an eight-month science expedition aboard the International Space Station, astronaut Jonny Kim’s last day at the agency is Thursday. He will continue serving as lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy. Kim launched to the space station in April 2025 aboard the Soyuz MS‑27 spacecraft to conduct […]
NASA astronaut Jonny Kim is leaving the agency to continue his military service. After a decade with NASA, including an eight-month stay on the International Space Station, Kim will return to the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant commander. Kim launched to the space station in April 2025 as a flight engineer for Expeditions 72/73, conducting scientific research and traveling nearly 104 million miles.
He contributed to various scientific investigations and helped achieve a historic milestone by having all docking ports occupied for the first time in 25 years. Kim also commanded the Canadarm2 robotic arm during the first capture of Northrop Grumman’s Cygnus XL spacecraft. He will continue his service in naval aviation training, crediting teamwork, love, and empathy for achieving the impossible.
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