Who among the following created a record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman when she returned to Earth in February 2020?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Christina Koch
NASA astronaut Christina Koch indeed set a record for the longest single spaceflight by a woman. She returned to Earth on February 6, 2020, after spending 328 days aboard the International Space Station (ISS). This surpassed the previous record held by Peggy Whitson (289 days). Her extended mission provided valuable data on the effects of long-duration spaceflight on the female body, crucial for future deep-space missions.