US astronaut says illness that cut short space mission made him unable to talk
US astronaut says illness that cut short space mission made him unable to talk
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Astronaut Mike Fincke experienced a sudden, unexplained illness on January 7th while aboard the International Space Station, prompting NASA's first medical evacuation. Fincke, a four-time space flier, was preparing for a spacewalk when he suddenly lost the ability to speak. His crewmates noticed his distress and sought guidance from flight surgeons. The episode lasted approximately 20 minutes, and Fincke has felt fine since. Doctors have ruled out a heart attack, but the cause remains unknown, with possibilities including factors related to his extended time in weightlessness. Fincke had been on the space station for 5.5 months at the time of the incident.
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AI-ExtractedDoctors have ruled out a heart attack and choking.
The episode lasted roughly 20 minutes.
Doctors still do not know why Fincke suddenly fell sick.
Fincke was unable to talk during the episode.
Astronaut Mike Fincke experienced a sudden illness on the International Space Station on January 7.
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