NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman’s quick evacuation of sick ISS crewmembers is a remarkable contrast to the Starliner crew stranded in space only two years ago.

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 reportedly considers early ISS crew return due to unspecified medical issue with astronaut. Rare safety move prompts comprehensive mission evaluation.

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.

“It’s in the best interests of our astronauts," NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said of the decision

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

NASA cancelled its first spacewalk of the year because of the health issue. The space agency did not identify the astronaut or the medical issue, citing patient privacy. The crew member is now stable.