All three astronauts received a medical checkup after landing and were flown away.

Mr Hague was taken by helicopter to Houston, Texas, while Mr Ovchinin and Mr Almansoori were flown to Star City, Russia.

NASA said: “The Expedition 60 crew contributed to hundreds of experiments in biology, biotechnology, physical science and Earth science, including investigations into devices that mimic the structure and function of human organs, free-flying robots, and an instrument to measure Earth’s distribution of carbon dioxide.

“Hague conducted three spacewalks during his mission, totalling 19 hours and 56 minutes.

“Ovchinin conducted one spacewalk lasting 6 hours and one minute.”