"Following additional evaluation, the safest option for Crew-11 was an early return, planned and coordinated, not an emergency, allowing access to advanced medical imaging unavailable on the space station."
"Fincke, 58, declined to share specifics about his medical condition or current health, but praised his colleagues and medical team for their 'professionalism and dedication,' saying their efforts 'ensured a positive outcome.'"
NASA confirmed that astronaut Mike Fincke faced a medical issue that prompted an early return of Crew-11 from the International Space Station, shortening their mission by approximately one month. Fincke declined to disclose specific details about his condition or current health status but expressed gratitude toward his colleagues and medical personnel for their professionalism and dedication. Following comprehensive medical evaluation, early return was determined as the safest course of action, allowing access to advanced medical imaging facilities unavailable aboard the station. The planned and coordinated evacuation included cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, astronaut Zena Cardman, and astronaut Kimiya Yui. The crew successfully splashed down off San Diego, California on January 15.
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