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ISS astronaut medical evacuation latest news: SpaceX readies Dragon spacecraft for Crew-11 return to Earth
By Tariq Malik, Mike Wall, Josh Dinner last updated
NASA is returning four astronauts to Earth early from the International Space Station due to a medical concern with one of the Crew-11 astronauts. Here's the latest news.

NASA will evacuate SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts from International Space Station on Jan. 14
By Mike Wall published
The first medical evacuation in the history of the International Space Station will take place on Jan. 14, when the four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission head home.

Space skeleton crew: Just 3 astronauts will run the ISS after Crew-11's medical evacuation
By Mike Wall published
NASA will bring four astronauts back to Earth early due to a health issue, leaving the International Space Station with just three crewmembers. But that's the way it used to be.

ISS astronaut evacuation shouldn't interfere with upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission, NASA chief says
By Josh Dinner published
The medical evacuation of SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts from the International Space Station shouldn't interfere with Artemis 2's launch to the moon, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says.

NASA will return 4 astronauts home early in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station
By Mike Wall published
NASA has decided to bring the four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission home from the International Space Station early due to a medical issue experienced by a crewmember in orbit.

NASA considering bringing astronauts home early from International Space Station due to medical issue
By Mike Wall published
NASA is evaluating its options for dealing with an astronaut health issue in orbit, one of which is an early end to SpaceX's Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station.

NASA postpones Jan. 8 spacewalk due to 'medical concern' with an astronaut
By Mike Wall last updated
NASA has postponed a planned Jan. 8 spacewalk outside the International Space Station due to a "medical concern" with an unnamed crew member.

Astronauts beam home Christmas wishes from International Space Station: 'I think we may be orbiting a little higher than Santa' (video)
By Tariq Malik published
They won't be home for Christmas, but astronauts in space are finding their own way to make the season bright.

Crewed Russian spacecraft meets up with ISS | Space photo of the day for Dec. 17, 2025
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
The Soyuz launched on Nov. 27, 2025 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

Astronaut sees gorgeous 'skies of blue and clouds of white' | On the International Space Station this week Dec. 8-12, 2025
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
The seven members of the Expedition 74 crew studied stem cells, packed up a cargo ship and maintained their toilet this week aboard the International Space Station.
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