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 astronaut's health issue. The crew landed in the Pacific near San Diego with SpaceX, cutting their mission short by over a month.
Key Points
- NASA conducted 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 returned early, cutting their mission short by over a month.
- The ailing astronaut is stable and receiving proper care on Earth, with medical privacy maintained regarding the condition.
- NASA will delay future spacewalks and is working with SpaceX to expedite the launch of a fresh crew.
