4 NASA Crew-11 astronauts return to Earth after medical issue forces early ISS exit

CNN·Jan 15

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A medical issue on the International Space Station prompted the early return of four NASA Crew-11 astronauts to Earth. The nature of the medical issue is not entirely clear, with reports describing it as a mystery illness, a sudden inability to speak, or a medical scare likened to a "lightning bolt". The astronauts have returned safely, with some expressing optimism about the readiness of the Artemis crew for an upcoming moon trip.

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