Crew 11 Returns Early as NASA Cites Serious Medical Concern
Crew 11 Returns Early as NASA Cites Serious Medical Concern
US · Published Jan 13, 2026
NASA and SpaceX are bringing Crew 11 back to Earth early due to a crew member's medical issue.
The affected astronaut is stable but needs medical tests unavailable on the International Space Station.
The SpaceX Dragon capsule is set to undock on Wednesday, with splashdown dependent on weather conditions.
Crew 11 returns early due to medical issue
NASA and SpaceX are expediting the return of Crew 11 astronauts to Earth this Thursday because one of the crew members is experiencing a significant medical issue. This marks the first time in over 25 years that an International Space Station (ISS) mission has been cut short due to health-related reasons. NASA has assured the public that the astronaut's condition is stable, but further medical evaluation, which cannot be performed on the ISS, is necessary.
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