US space agency NASA by International Space Station (ISS) But SpaceX Crew‑11 to the mission team First time medical evacuation (withdrawal for medical reasons) It has been announced to send it to Earth soon. This is from ISS First such occasion in 25 years history Is when the entire crew returns before their mission period due to a health issue.
NASA told that the four present on the ISS Crew‑11 from among the members of Health problem for an astronaut suffered, which required diagnosis and treatment orbit It was not possible. Although NASA has kept the name and details of the member’s health condition confidential, it has confirmed that The user is in stable condition and receiving necessary care.
Return date and time
NASA and SpaceX have announced that Crew‑11 from the space station Departure (undocking) on 14 January 2026 will do and Morning of 15th January 2026 In the Pacific Ocean off the California coast Successful splashdown (landing on Earth) will be. for this program live coverage Will also be made available so that the public can see this historic moment.
Crew‑11 mission and future plans
Crew‑11 A total of four astronauts are included in this – from American NASA Mike Fincke And Zena Cardmanjapan Kimiya Yui and russia Oleg Platonov. They 1 August 2025 He arrived at the ISS on 15 December 2010 and was staying there for a mission of approximately six months.
NASA has clarified that this step emergency response Rather, it is a careful decision, which can ensure better health check-up and treatment. This compared to previously determined mission plans First Medical Evacuation Based Return In which health and safety were placed above mission objectives.
Other crew members will remain on the station to continue the rest of the work on the ISS and Crew‑12 Research work will be continued along with preparations for the launch of the mission.
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