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January 17, 2026
Astronauts return from ISS after medical issue cuts mission short
A NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California on Thursday weeks earlier than scheduled due to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station dealing with a medical issue. Mark Strassmann reports on the unprecedented mission home.
TL;DR
- NASA crew splashed down off the coast of California.
- The mission returned weeks earlier than scheduled.
- The early return was due to a medical issue with an astronaut on the International Space Station.
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