Health Events Country 2026-01-09T01:29:11+00:00

NASA Considers Early Crew Return Due to Astronaut's Health Issue

NASA announced it is considering an early return of its crew from the International Space Station due to a health issue with one astronaut. This unusual situation follows the cancellation of a planned spacewalk. A NASA spokesperson confirmed the astronaut is in stable condition on the station but did not name them. The agency is actively evaluating all options, including an early end to the Crew-11 mission, emphasizing that safety is the top priority.


NASA Considers Early Crew Return Due to Astronaut's Health Issue

NASA announced that it is considering bringing its crew back early from the International Space Station due to a health issue affecting one of the astronauts. This unusual situation comes after a spacewalk scheduled for yesterday was canceled. A NASA spokesperson stated that the astronaut experiencing the health problem is in stable condition on the space station, but their identity was not disclosed. In a statement issued last night, the spokesperson said: 'The safety of our operations is our top priority, and we are actively evaluating all options, including the possibility of an early end to the Crew-11 mission.'