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ISS astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever medical evacuation

Four International Space Station crewmembers splashed down in the Pacific Ocean on Thursday, NASA footage showed, after the first ever medical evacuation in the orbital lab's history.

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NASA to bring Crew-11 home from ISS early after astronaut medical issue

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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts float into ISS after smooth docking

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What happens in space during a medical emergency?

Four astronauts evacuated from the International Space Station (ISS) have landed back on Earth, after their stay in space was cut short by a month due to a "serious" medical issue.

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NASA astronauts return to Earth early after a medical evacuation

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4 space station crewmates back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short

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ISS mission splashes down after medical issue

It’s the first time NASA cut a mission short due to a medical concern.

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Astronauts Safely Splash Down After NASA’s First-Ever Medical Evacuation

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Watch: Astronauts return to Earth after medical evacuation

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NASA makes 'unprecedented' call to bring astronauts home after illness, expert says: 'Evacuated from orbit'

NASA makes unprecedented decision to bring International Space Station crew home early after medical emergency – first time in 25-year station history.

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NASA’s first medical return from orbit shows how spaceflight health protocols are evolving

In the small hours of the Pacific morning, a SpaceX Crew Dragon carrying four astronauts soared through the atmosphere with its heat shield blazing brightly against a dark sky. Later, a parachute deployment sequence unfolded to deliver a precise splashdown off the coast of San Diego.

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NASA Executes Rare Medical Evacuation From the International Space Station

NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 mission returned safely to Earth after 167 days in orbit, completing hundreds of hours of research aboard the International Space Station.

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4 astronauts return early from International Space Station, splash down safely in Pacific Ocean

NASA announced that Crew-11’s mission would end a month early because of a medical situation. The crew safely returned Thursday

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4 astronauts depart ISS, leaving behind just 3 crewmates to staff the orbiting lab

Four astronauts are set to depart the International Space Station Wednesday amid a health concern. The unprecedented early departure will leave behind a skeleton crew.