US space agency NASA by International Space Station(ISS) But due to health reasons Crew‑11 Four astronauts involved in the mission decision to return to earth prematurely Have taken. This step in the 25‑year history of ISS first time When the entire team is being called back early due to medical problem.
Nearly five months into the mission to the space station, a crew member was diagnosed with a serious but stable health condition that cannot be fully diagnosed or treated in space, according to NASA. For this reason NASA has prioritized Considering safety as paramount It was decided to end the mission prematurely.
Description of Crew‑11
Crew‑11 The team includes:
Zena Cardman (NASA)
Mike Fincke (NASA)
Kimiya Yui (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency – JAXA)
Oleg Platonov (Roscosmos)
All these astronauts will fly to SpaceX in August 2025. Crew Dragon Endeavor They reached the ISS via rocket and their original return date was set for approximately mid-February 2026.
Reason behind the decision
NASA administration said that this step an emergency evacuation Not as such, but as a security priority. NASA has not shared the details of the affected astronaut’s identity or condition due to privacy rules, but officials said the person is in stable conditionThe agency’s chief medical officer also clarified that the medical equipment available on the ISS cannot fully perform complex diagnoses, so detailed investigation on Earth is necessary,
NASA Administrator jared isaacman Said in the press conference that the health and safety of the crew will always remain the priority and this decision is a result of that approach. Meanwhile, NASA is re-coordinating the roles of the remaining crew so as not to impact the mission’s other scientific experiments and station activities.
ISS operations will continue
ISS operations will continue after the departure of Crew‑11. According to NASA, critical tasks such as research, communications and maintenance will continue to run smoothly primarily with the support of the rest of the team and Ground Control. next Crew‑12 The launch of the mission may be slightly postponed so that the station’s personnel strength can be replenished.
This return to space missions human health and safety This is a new historical example of the importance of medical care and highlights the challenges of medical preparedness for future long-duration space missions.
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