NASA Will Bring I.S.S. Astronauts Home Early After Medical Issue

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Kenneth Chang and Amanda HolpuchJanuary 9, 2026 at 12:30 AM

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NASA will bring the Crew-11 mission, consisting of four astronauts, back to Earth early from the International Space Station due to a medical issue affecting one of the crew members. The mission, which launched on August 1 and included astronauts from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos, was originally scheduled to conclude next month. While NASA has not disclosed the specific medical problem, they stated the astronaut is in stable condition and the early return is a precautionary measure. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman made the decision to prioritize the astronaut's health, despite the situation not being an emergency. The remaining three astronauts on the ISS will continue operations after Crew-11's departure in the coming days. This marks the first time in the ISS's 25-year history that a crew is returning early due to a medical concern.

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