NASA astronauts return safely to Earth after 'unexpected medical issue' cuts space trip short: Here's what happened
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Key Points:
- Four astronauts from the International Space Station returned to Earth early due to an unexpected medical issue with one crew member, marking the first-ever medical evacuation from the ISS.
- The SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts, including members from NASA, JAXA, and Roscosmos, splashed down off San Diego after 167 days in space, with all crew reported safe and in good spirits.
- Post-splashdown procedures included medical evaluations and an overnight hospital stay for the affected crew member, followed by a return to NASA's Johnson Space Center for standard reconditioning.
- Remaining ISS crew members will continue their mission until the arrival of SpaceX Crew-12 in February, which will begin a new nine-month research mission.
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