Astronauts splash down to Earth after medical evacuation from space station

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete January 15, 2026 at 01:06 PM
Astronauts splash down to Earth after medical evacuation from space station

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Four astronauts, Crew-11, including representatives from NASA, Japan, and Russia, have returned to Earth after a medical evacuation from the International Space Station (ISS). Their mission was cut short by a month due to a "serious" but unspecified medical issue affecting one of the crew members. The team splashed down off the coast of California and underwent medical checks. NASA has stated the ill astronaut is "fine right now" and in "good spirits," but is unlikely to release further details about the health concern. This marks the first time astronauts have been evacuated from the ISS due to a health issue since its establishment in 1998. Control of the ISS has been handed over to a new crew.

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