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ISS astronaut medical evacuation latest news: Crew-11 astronauts safely back on Earth
By Tariq Malik, Mike Wall, Josh Dinner last updated
NASA is returning four astronauts to Earth early from the International Space Station due to a medical concern with one of the Crew-11 astronauts. Here's the latest news.

SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts return to Earth after 1st-ever medical evacuation of ISS
By Mike Wall published
The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission splashed down safely today (Jan. 15) after the first-ever medical evacuation of the International Space Station.

Crew-11 astronauts undock in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station (video)
By Josh Dinner last updated
SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts will leave the International Space Station today (Jan. 14) in the first-ever medical evacuation from the orbiting lab, and you can watch it live.

What time is SpaceX Crew-11's medical evacuation from the ISS on Jan. 14?
By Mike Wall published
The four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission will leave the International Space Station on Jan. 14, in the first-ever medical evacuation from the orbital lab. Here are the details.

Viruses may be more powerful in the International Space Station's microgravity environment
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
"Microgravity pushed evolution into corners of the phage we still don't fully understand"

ISS astronauts spy airglow and dwarf galaxy | Space photo of the day for Jan. 13, 2026
By Kenna Hughes-Castleberry published
Astronauts on the International Space Station were not only treated to a sight from Earth's atmosphere recently but also caught a glimpse of one of the Milky Way's nearest galactic neighbors.

'It is bittersweet': Crew-11 astronaut hands over control of ISS ahead of 1st-ever medical evacuation
By Josh Dinner published
The astronauts are scheduled to leave in a matter of days.

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

Space skeleton crew: Just 3 astronauts will run the ISS after Crew-11's medical evacuation
By Mike Wall published
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.

ISS astronaut evacuation shouldn't interfere with upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission, NASA chief says
By Josh Dinner published
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.
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