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Four astronauts exit ISS in first-ever medical evacuation In a first, NASA orders astronauts home after unspecified medical issue

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Four astronauts exit ISS in first-ever medical evacuation

World

Deutsche Welle•Jan 15

Four astronauts exit ISS in first-ever medical evacuation

A SpaceX capsule departed the International Space Station (ISS) carrying four astronauts on Wednesday, in an emergency return flight due to the ailing health of a crew member. This is the first time NASA has...

In a first, NASA orders astronauts home after unspecified medical issue

Technology

Ars Technica•Jan 9

In a first, NASA orders astronauts home after unspecified medical issue

Cutting it short “The crew is highly trained, and they came to the aid of their colleague right away.” The International Space Station orbits 260...