Crew-11

Crew-11 was a NASA mission consisting of four astronauts who launched to the International Space Station (ISS) on August 1, 2026. They were originally scheduled for a six-month stay. However, their mission was cut short due to a 'serious' but undisclosed medical issue affecting one of the crew members. NASA decided to prioritize the astronaut's health and safety, opting for an early return to Earth. A spacewalk planned for Thursday was canceled. The agency aimed to have the crew depart the ISS no earlier than January 14th, 2026, with a landing near California shortly after. The crew, captained by Mike Fincke, has now safely returned to Earth. This marks NASA's first medical evacuation from the ISS, highlighting the challenges and contingencies involved in long-duration space missions and the agency's commitment to astronaut well-being.