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Why is the ISS crew returning?

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The ISS crew is returning early due to a medical concern affecting one crew member. NASA describes the condition as stable and the evacuation as precautionary, not an emergency. The specific medical issue is undisclosed due to privacy, and this marks the first time a NASA mission is cut short for a medical issue.

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  • ISS crew returning early due to a stable medical concern with a crew member
  • This is the first NASA mission cut short for a medical issue 49s
  • All four Crew Dragon astronauts must return together 3m 3s
  • Remaining crew will be two cosmonauts and one American astronaut 3m 18s
  • NASA may move up next crew launch to reduce time with reduced staff 3m 54s

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

NASA has not disclosed the specific medical issue due to privacy reasons and does not anticipate complications with reentry or recovery.

NASA mulls early ISS crew return due to astronaut medical issue
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1 day ago
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.

NASA mulls early ISS crew return due to astronaut medical issue
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Reuters
1 day ago
NASA mulls early ISS crew return due to astronaut medical issue

A NASA statement did not specify which astronaut was affected, but confirmed the individual is in stable condition on the ISS.

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