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ISS astronaut evacuation shouldn't interfere with upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission, NASA chief says

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.

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‘Medical emergency’ aboard International Space Station as NASA scrambles to return astronaut

Astronaut said to be in stable condition, but are being rushed back to Earth.

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Medical Emergency Leaves ISS Crippled: What 3 Astronauts Can't Do Until Crew-12 Arrives

NASA orders early return of Crew-11 due to a medical emergency, leaving just 3 astronauts aboard ISS unable to conduct spacewalks or full operations.

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NASA shortens space station mission due to an astronaut's medical issue in a rare move

The space agency pulled four astronauts from the International Space Station due to a 'serious medical condition' affecting one of the crew. It did not identify the astronaut or the medical issue, citing patient privacy.

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NASA Opts To Err On The Side Of Caution; Decides To Bring Home Crew-11 Ahead Of Timeline

NASA will return SpaceX Crew-11 from the ISS within days after a stable but concerning medical situation, saying the decision allows full testing on Earth and is not an emergency evacuation.

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What Happened To The NASA Astronauts In Space? Here's Why Medical Issue Sparked Urgent Return

NASA astronauts are returning to Earth early after a medical issue in space, prompting a rare mission change and raising questions about astronaut health.

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NASA Astronauts Face Rare Early Return from ISS as Medical Issue Halts Spacewalk

NASA is currently reviewing the timeline for its Crew-11 mission following a sudden medical development on the International Space Station.

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NASA will return 4 astronauts home early in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station

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.

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Nasa orders its first-ever space station medical evacuation after astronaut falls ill

Agency says US-Japanese-Russian crew of four will return to Earth in the coming days, earlier than planned

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NASA announces unprecedented return of sick ISS astronaut and crew

NASA has announced the early return of Crew-11 from the International Space Station after an unidentified astronaut experienced a medical problem.

LiveScience

NASA cancels spacewalk due to medical issue and may bring the crew back early

NASA says it has canceled the year's first spacewalk and may bring its crew back early from the International Space Station due to a medical issue

The Independent UK

NASA considering bringing astronauts home early from International Space Station due to medical issue

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.

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NASA postpones Jan. 8 spacewalk due to 'medical concern' with an astronaut

NASA has postponed a planned Jan. 8 spacewalk outside the International Space Station due to a "medical concern" with an unnamed crew member.

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The International Space Station Is Retiring: Meet the Private Space Stations That Will Replace It

The ISS will retire by 2030. Private space stations from Axiom, Blue Origin, and others aim to take its place.

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Astronauts beam home Christmas wishes from International Space Station: 'I think we may be orbiting a little higher than Santa' (video)

They won't be home for Christmas, but astronauts in space are finding their own way to make the season bright.

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Russia patents space station designed to generate artificial gravity

According to the patent, habitable modules would rotate around a central axis to simulate gravity for crew by producing an outward-pushing centrifugal force.

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Santa's sleigh or the International Space Station? How to spot a bright Christmas flyby Dec. 24 and 25

Early risers across North America and Europe may spot a bright, silent light gliding across the Christmas sky — and it just happens to coincide with an ISS flyby.

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Meet Qingzhou, China's next-gen cargo craft for its Tiangong space station (video)

Qingzhou is a lighter and potentially lower-cost alternative to China's Tianzhou freighter.

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SpaceX Starlink Satellite Breaks Apart in Orbit, Raising Fresh Fears Over Space Debris

A SpaceX Starlink satellite is falling to Earth after a mid-orbit failure on 17 December. While the craft is expected to burn up safely beneath the International Space Station, the event highlights growing worries over orbital debris.

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Experiments on a private space station: Vast asks scientists for research proposals

The California startup Vast has opened a call for scientific research aboard its Haven-1 private space station, which is set to launch atop a SpaceX rocket next year.

The Conversation

The next frontier in space is closer than you think – welcome to the world of very low Earth orbit satellites

There are about 15,000 satellites orbiting the Earth. Most of them, like the International Space Station and the Hubble Telescope, reside in low Earth orbit, or LEO, which tops out at about 1,200 miles (2,000 kilometers) above the Earth’s surface.

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This Week In Space podcast: Episode 189 — Privatizing Orbit

On Episode 189 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik talk with their favorite Newspace Buccaneer, Jeffrey Manber.

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Astronaut sees gorgeous 'skies of blue and clouds of white' | On the International Space Station this week Dec. 8-12, 2025

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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Gemini Space Station Is Launching a Prediction Markets Business. Should You Buy GEMI Stock Here?

Gemini Space Station stock spiked 20% on Thursday following its approval of a DCM license from the CFTC.

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AI helps pilot free-flying robot around the International Space Station for 1st time ever

"This is the first time AI has been used to help control a robot on the ISS."

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