NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke’s medical issue prompts early return of SpaceX Crew-11 from ISS

Summary

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke experienced a medical event aboard the ISS, prompting the early return of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission after five and a half months in space. Fincke is now recovering at NASA's Johnson Space Center.

Key Points
  • NASA astronaut Mike Fincke had a medical event aboard the International Space Station in January.
  • This health concern led to the decision for an early return of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission.
  • The crew safely splashed down off the coast of San Diego on January 15 after a five-and-a-half-month mission.
  • Fincke is currently undergoing standard post-flight reconditioning at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
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