Ailing astronaut returns to Earth from space station early in NASA's first medical evacuation

PBS·Jan 15

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An ailing astronaut has returned to Earth from the space station as part of NASA's first medical evacuation. The astronaut, who experienced a medical issue, was joined by their colleagues on the return journey, with the mission being cut short. The nature of the astronaut's medical issue is not fully understood, with reports indicating the astronaut suddenly lost the ability to speak in space.

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