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Crew-11 Astronauts Hospitalised Despite Smiles as NASA Uses 'Uncommon' Protocol

NASA transported all four Crew-11 astronauts to San Diego hospital for overnight stay despite crew appearing healthy and in good spirits.

International Business Times UK · Jan 16

What the first medical evacuation from the International Space Station tells us about healthcare in space

For the first time in 25 years of continuous crewed operations, an astronaut has been medically evacuated from the International Space Station (ISS). The Crew-11 mission ended when a SpaceX Dragon capsule brought the four astronauts of Crew 11 home following a medical incident in early January 2026.

The Conversation · Jan 16

'Alright, alright, alright': Matthew McConaughey trademarks iconic catchphrase to stop AI misuse

According to Matthew McConaughey's lawyers and an expert, this is the first instance of an actor using trademark law to protect their likeness from AI misuse.

Euronews · Jan 16

NASA's powerful new Roman Space Telescope is complete — and will soon begin mission to find 100,000 alien worlds

New photos show off NASA's newly constructed Roman Space Telescope, which will soon help researchers unravel the mysteries of the cosmos. Experts have also revealed when the next-gen spacecraft is set to launch and begin collecting data.

LiveScience · Jan 15

NASA Evacuates ISS Crew After Serious Medical Emergency Forces Rare Space Splashdown

Four astronauts evacuated from ISS after serious medical emergency in historic first. Crew-11 returns to Earth one month early following unprecedented health crisis.

International Business Times UK · Jan 15

ISS crew returns early to Earth after medical issue

Four ISS crew members, including astronauts from Japan, Russia, and the US, returned early due to a medical issue. The SpaceX capsule landed safely in the Pacific.

Euronews · Jan 15

France's Sophie Adenot to spend nine months on ISS after medical evacuation

French astronaut Sophie Adenot’s first mission to the International Space Station is being brought forward and extended to nine months after an unprecedented medical evacuation forced a reshuffle of the station’s crew rota.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 15

Musk Offers Free Starlink in Iran, Where Using It Can Get Citizens Executed

Elon Musk just made Starlink free in Iran. The catch: using it for anything the regime considers 'anti-state' carries the death penalty.

International Business Times UK · Jan 15

Astronauts return to Earth after first-ever medical evacuation from International Space Station

The SpaceX Dragon capsule splashed down off San Diego less than 11 hours after undocking, with four astronauts from the US, Russia, and Japan.

Euronews · Jan 15

'This is NASA at its finest': Crew-11 astronauts in good shape after smooth medical evacuation and splashdown, agency says

NASA leaders said the Crew-11 mission's astronaut medical evacuation shows how the agency is prepared to handle the unexpected.

Space · Jan 15