NASA will bring space station crew home early after medical issue

January 9, 2026

TL;DR

A crew member aboard the ISS experienced a medical situation on January 7 and is now stable.
NASA has decided to return Crew 11 to Earth ahead of their planned mid-February departure.
The identity of the astronaut and the nature of the medical issue have not been disclosed due to privacy policies.
The medical issue is unrelated to operational aspects of living or spacewalking on the station.
This is the first time a U.S. space mission has been cut short due to a medical concern.
The crew will follow normal procedures for splashdown in the Pacific Ocean.
NASA is also considering moving up the launch of Crew 12, scheduled for February 15.

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