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Why did astronauts return from an ISS mission?

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Astronauts returned early from the ISS due to a medical issue affecting one crew member. NASA described the condition as stable and emphasized the decision was precautionary, not an emergency. This marks the first time a NASA ISS mission has ended early for a medical reason, with privacy rules preventing disclosure of the affected astronaut's identity or details of the illness.

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  • Four ISS crew members splashed down off San Diego after early return. 11s
  • NASA's first medical evacuation due to COVID-19 cut the mission short. 18s
  • SpaceX Crew 11 returned over a month early after an astronaut fell ill. 41s
  • NASA did not reveal which astronaut was sick, citing privacy. 1m 11s
  • The mission began in August and ended early, leaving three on ISS. 1m 49s

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Space Station crew members splash down off San Diego
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Fox News
3 hours ago
Space Station crew members splash down off San Diego

SpaceX Crew 11 returned to Earth more than a month early after an astronaut fell ill on the space station, prompting NASA's first medical evacuation of a sick crew member.

Astronauts return from ISS after medical issue cuts mission short
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5 hours ago
Astronauts return from ISS after medical issue cuts mission short

The crew returned weeks ahead of schedule due to a medical issue experienced by one astronaut, marking the first time a NASA ISS mission has ended early for this reason.

Former NASA astronaut explains ISS undocking as crew comes home early
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CBS News
17 hours ago
Former NASA astronaut explains ISS undocking as crew comes home early

The crew is returning a month early after NASA announced an unnamed member experienced an undisclosed medical concern.

Former astronaut applauds NASA for bringing ISS crew home early
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CBS News
3 days ago
Former astronaut applauds NASA for bringing ISS crew home early

NASA decided the full Crew 11 would cut its mission short and return early as a precaution after a medical concern was identified with one of the crew members.

NASA cutting current International Space Station mission short
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6 days ago
NASA cutting current International Space Station mission short

NASA decided to cut short the ISS mission after an astronaut developed a serious medical condition, with officials determining that remaining in space would not be in the astronaut's best interest.

ISS crew returning due to medical issue for first time in NASA history
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ISS crew returning due to medical issue for first time in NASA history

International Space Station crew will return home early due to a medical concern with a crew member; NASA describes the condition as stable and the evacuation as precautionary, not an emergency.

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