NASA weighs cutting short International Space Station mission due to astronaut medical issue

NASA reportedly considers early ISS crew return due to unspecified medical issue with astronaut. Rare safety move prompts comprehensive mission evaluation.
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Williamsburg Astronaut Zena Cardman and Crew Return Safely After ISS Mission Cut Short

The crew splashed down at 3:41 A.M. on Thursday off the coast of San Diego after cutting its mission to the ISS short by a month due to a medical emergency with one of the astronauts. NASA did not name the astronaut in question but said they are in stable condition at this time.

NASA crew splashes down safely after mission cut short over astronaut’s health

Crew-11 was recalled earlier than planned after a crew member had a medical problem warranting care on Earth, cutting short its mission by more than a month.

NASA makes 'unprecedented' call to bring astronauts home after illness, expert says: 'Evacuated from orbit'

NASA makes unprecedented decision to bring International Space Station crew home early after medical emergency – first time in 25-year station history.
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