NASA weighs cutting short International Space Station mission due to astronaut medical issue

NASA reportedly considers early ISS crew return due to unspecified medical issue with astronaut. Rare safety move prompts comprehensive mission evaluation.

NASA crew splashes down safely after mission cut short over astronaut’s health

Crew-11 is “safe and in good spirits,” a NASA official said. The team was recalled early after a crew member had a medical problem warranting care on Earth.

Crew-11's Mission on International Space Station Cut Short by NASA Due to 'Medical Concern' Involving an Astronaut

“It’s in the best interests of our astronauts," NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said of the decision

NASA makes 'unprecedented' call to bring astronauts home after illness, expert says: 'Evacuated from orbit'

NASA makes unprecedented decision to bring International Space Station crew home early after medical emergency – first time in 25-year station history.

NASA, in rare move, cuts space station mission short after astronaut's medical issue

NASA cancelled its first spacewalk of the year because of the health issue. The space agency did not identify the astronaut or the medical issue, citing patient privacy. The crew member is now stable.
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