Astronauts splash down on Earth after first-ever ISS medical evacuation

Al Jazeera·Jan 15

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Astronauts have splashed down on Earth after a medical evacuation from the International Space Station, marking the first such evacuation. The crew, which included an ailing astronaut, returned to Earth earlier than planned, with the astronaut's condition prompting the emergency procedure. The cause of the astronaut's medical issue is still unknown.

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