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

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The crew at the International Space Station will return home early because of what NASA is calling a medical concern with a crew member. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.

Breakdown
  • 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