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NASA: Crew's hasty return due to astronaut's health problem – Unprecedented incident on the ISS

Published January 10, 2026, 06:12
NASA: Crew's hasty return due to astronaut's health problem – Unprecedented incident on the ISS

NASA has announced the hasty return of the Crew-11 crew from the International Space Station (ISS) due to a health problem with one of the astronauts. The return is scheduled for Thursday (US time) and splashdown for Friday. The decision to return early is unprecedented in the history of the ISS, as crews usually stay for six to eight months. NASA has not provided details on the nature of the medical problem, but emphasizes that the health and safety of the crew is a priority. The crew consists of astronauts from the United States, Japan, and Russia. The Crew-11 mission has been on the ISS since August. NASA has medical equipment on the station, but the problem was deemed serious and required immediate return to Earth.