Russian cosmonaut Alexey Ovchinin has officially taken command from NASA astronaut Sunita Williams. Williams’ tenure as commander ensured smooth operations amid preparations for the arrival of the SpaceX Crew-10 mission. The ceremonial handover marks yet another instance of international collaboration between NASA and Roscosmos, despite geopolitical tensions on Earth. The transition period between commanders ensures that all critical procedures continue without disruption. Williams and her crewmates are scheduled to return to Earth on March 19, contingent upon the launch and arrival of crew-10. The new crew includes Kirill Peskov, Takuya Onishi, Anne McClain, Nichole Ayers, and Butch Wilmore. Once they arrive, they will officially become members of Expedition 72, taking over duties and responsibilities from the departing crew. The upcoming return marks the conclusion of another successful mission for Williams, who has made significant contributions to space exploration throughout her career. It is unclear how long Ov Chinin will remain in command, but he is expected to remain in space until mid-April, overseeing station operations alongside RoscosMos Flight Engineer Ivan Vagner and NASA Flight Engineer Don Pettit. His tenure will involve managing scientific research, station maintenance, and preparing for future crew rotations.