Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla received astronauts after splashdown
San Diego Union-Tribune • • science
Key Points:
- Scripps Health's hospital in La Jolla received two helicopters carrying four astronauts shortly after the early return of the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour mission due to a crew member's undisclosed medical concern.
- This marked the first early return from the International Space Station caused by a medical issue, with the mission cut short after completing over 850 hours of scientific research.
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla is equipped with a large heliport capable of handling all types of helicopters, making it well-prepared for astronaut transports, especially with the Pacific West Coast as a new landing area.
- The astronauts stayed overnight at Scripps before being transferred to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston for standard post-mission medical evaluations.
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