NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
Summary
NASA conducted its first medical evacuation from the International Space Station, returning four astronauts early due to one crewmember's health condition. The crew is set to splash down near San Diego with SpaceX, cutting their mission short by over a month.
Key Points
- NASA initiated its first medical evacuation from the International Space Station due to an astronaut's health issue.
- Four astronauts from the U.S., Russia, and Japan are returning early, with a Pacific splashdown planned near San Diego.
- The ailing astronaut is stable, with officials maintaining medical privacy and not detailing the condition.
- NASA's new administrator Jared Isaacman emphasized astronaut health as the agency's highest priority during this major decision.
