NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation
Summary
NASA conducted its first medical evacuation from the International Space Station, sending four astronauts back to Earth early due to a medical concern with one crew member. The splashdown occurred near San Diego with SpaceX support.
Key Points
- NASA performed its first medical evacuation from the International Space Station, returning four astronauts early to Earth.
- One astronaut required medical care, prompting an abrupt mission cut-short ahead of the scheduled return date.
- The crew included astronauts from the U.S., Russia, and Japan, and they splashed down near San Diego with SpaceX.
- NASA’s new administrator Jared Isaacman emphasized astronaut health as a top priority in this emergency decision.
