What happens in space during a medical emergency?

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete January 15, 2026 at 09:10 PM

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Four astronauts returned to Earth prematurely from the International Space Station (ISS) after their mission was cut short by a month due to a crew member's medical issue. The astronauts had arrived at the ISS on August 1st for a planned six-and-a-half-month stay. A scheduled spacewalk was abruptly canceled before NASA disclosed that a crew member had fallen ill. This marks the first time since the ISS was established in 1998 that astronauts have been evacuated due to a health emergency. The BBC will provide further details on NASA's protocols for handling medical situations in space.

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