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'It is bittersweet': Crew-11 astronaut hands over control of ISS ahead of 1st-ever medical evacuation

The astronauts are scheduled to leave in a matter of days.

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Nasa preps first ever medical evacuation of ISS

US astronaut hands control of the International Space Station to Russian cosmonaut

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Elon Musk just got permission to launch 7,500 more Starlink satellites

SpaceX rivals say FCC approval for mega constellation will ‘harm the public’

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Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX's Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper

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'We Are All OK': Astronaut Breaks Silence on Historic ISS Medical Evacuation

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke says Crew-11 is 'stable, safe and well cared for' as historic medical evacuation prepares for Wednesday undocking from ISS.

International Business Times UK

NASA Astronauts Return After Unprecedented Health Crisis Shadows the ISS

An urgent medical crisis has forced an unscheduled end to the Crew-11 mission, marking a historic first for the International Space Station.

International Business Times UK

SpaceX just got approval to launch another 7,500 next-gen Starlink satellites into orbit

Starlink will have 15,000 Gen2 satellites in space within the next five years, after a regulatory decision.

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NASA’s Pandora telescope will study stars in detail to learn about the exoplanets orbiting them

On Jan. 11, 2026, I watched anxiously at the tightly controlled Vandenberg Space Force Base in California as an awe-inspiring SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried NASA’s new exoplanet telescope, Pandora, into orbit.

The Conversation

FCC approves 7,500 additional Starlink Gen2 satellites — service will benefit from higher throughput and lower latency worldwide

The FCC has partially approved a significant expansion of SpaceX’s next-generation Starlink constellation, authorizing 7,500 additional LEO satellites under a partial grant.

Tom’s Hardware

SpaceX launches NASA's Pandora exoplanet mission, 3 dozen other satellites (video)

SpaceX launched NASA's Pandora exoplanet mission and about three dozen other payloads early Sunday morning (Jan. 11) on a rideshare flight called "Twilight."

Space

This Week In Space podcast: Episode 192 — Space, 2026!

On Episode 192 of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik looks forward to 2026, which promises to be the most exciting year in the new space age yet!

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SpaceX launches 29 Starlink satellites on its 3rd mission of 2026 (video)

SpaceX launched 29 Starlink broadband satellites to orbit from Florida's Space Coast on Friday (Jan. 9), acing its third mission of 2026.

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NASA will evacuate SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts from International Space Station on Jan. 14

The first medical evacuation in the history of the International Space Station will take place on Jan. 14, when the four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission head home.

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Space skeleton crew: Just 3 astronauts will run the ISS after Crew-11's medical evacuation

NASA will bring four astronauts back to Earth early due to a health issue, leaving the International Space Station with just three crewmembers. But that's the way it used to be.

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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.

The Conversation

Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX’s Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper

After a string of dramatic failures, the huge Starship rocket from SpaceX had a fully successful test on Oct. 13, 2025. A couple more test flights, and SpaceX plans to launch it into orbit.

International Business Times UK

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.

Euronews

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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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.

The Guardian - UK

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

LiveScience

Orbiting satellites could start crashing into one another in less than 3 days, theoretical new 'CRASH Clock' reveals

Researchers have proposed a theoretical timepiece, dubbed the "CRASH Clock," which tells us how quickly satellites would start colliding if they lost the ability to avoid each other, such as during a powerful solar storm. And its value is rapidly decreasing.

The Independent UK

Nasa considering medical evacuation for astronaut suffering unknown problem on ISS

US space agency is ‘actively evaluating all options’ after medical issue arose on Wednesday

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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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