Mike Fincke reveals he was the astronaut who had medical issue aboard the International Space Station last month
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Key Points:
- NASA astronaut Mike Fincke disclosed that he experienced a medical issue aboard the International Space Station on January 7, prompting an early return of the Crew-11 mission to Earth.
- Fincke did not specify the nature of his medical condition but praised his crewmates and NASA flight surgeons for their quick response and professionalism, which stabilized his condition.
- The decision for an early return was a planned measure to access advanced medical imaging unavailable on the space station, with the crew safely landing off the coast of San Diego on January 15.
- Fincke expressed gratitude to his fellow Crew-11 members, NASA, SpaceX, and medical facilities involved in his care, and reported that he is currently undergoing standard post-flight reconditioning.
- He emphasized
