Nasa announces timeline of astronauts’ early departure from ISS due to ‘serious’ medical issue

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Eric BergerJanuary 10, 2026 at 03:56 PM

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NASA is planning its first medical evacuation from the International Space Station (ISS) due to a "serious" but undisclosed medical issue affecting one of the astronauts. Crew-11, which arrived at the ISS in August, is scheduled to depart no earlier than 5pm EST on Wednesday, January 14th, aiming for a landing near California early Thursday morning, January 15th, weather permitting. While the astronaut is stable, the evacuation is a precautionary measure to address the lingering risks associated with the unidentified condition. The affected astronaut's identity and specific medical problem are being withheld for privacy reasons. The remaining three members of the crew will continue operations on the ISS.

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