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NASA, Ailing Astronaut and Medical Evacuation

Highlights From NASA’s Medical Evacuation From the Space Station

Two Americans and astronauts from Japan and Russia landed in a SpaceX capsule in the Pacific Ocean after a medical issue prompted NASA to move up their return to Earth.

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NASA calls Crew-11 splashdown 'near flawless' in 1st astronaut medical evacuation

Ailing Astronaut Returns to Earth Early in NASA's First Medical Evacuation

First Medical Evacuation From ISS: SpaceX Crew-11 Returns Early To Earth

Four astronauts have safely returned to Earth today, January 15, 2026, after a historic early end to their mission.

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NASA carries out first-ever medical evacuation, bringing astronauts home earlier than planned

Why was an astronaut medically evacuated from ISS? What NASA is saying

Astronauts return to Earth after first ever medical evacuation from space station

The agency did not provide details about the crew member or the nature of the medical issue, but said they were in stable condition

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Space station evacuated after NASA astronaut suffers 'serious medical condition'

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation