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Why is NASA cutting an ISS mission short?

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NASA is cutting the ISS mission short due to a crew member developing a serious medical condition. The astronaut is stable, but limited medical capabilities in space prompted a precautionary early return. This is the first time in NASA history a mission is cut short for a medical issue. A planned spacewalk was canceled, and the affected astronaut, along with their crewmates, will return to Earth together.

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NASA cutting current International Space Station mission short

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  • NASA is ending the ISS mission early due to an astronaut's medical issue
  • Medical treatment needed is not available on the space station 15s
  • A planned spacewalk was canceled and the audio stream was cut 27s
  • Most mission objectives were completed before the early return decision 1m 22s
  • One American and two Russians will remain on the ISS 1m 25s

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NASA cutting current International Space Station mission short
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CBS News
1 day ago
NASA cutting current International Space Station mission short

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman states this is a serious medical condition, prompting the decision to return the astronaut.

NASA cutting current International Space Station mission short
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CBS News
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NASA cutting current International Space Station mission short

Isaacman explains the capability to properly diagnose and treat the condition is not available on the International Space Station.

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

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

This is the first time in NASA history a mission has been cut short by a medical issue.

NASA mulls early ISS crew return due to astronaut medical issue
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NASA mulls early ISS crew return due to astronaut medical issue

NASA is considering an early return of its crew from the International Space Station due to an unspecified medical issue involving one of the astronauts.

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