NASA, ISS and spacewalk
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NASA has spent the last few weeks getting ready for two spacewalks at the International Space Station (ISS), its first in eight months. But just hours before NASA astronauts Mike Fincke and Zena Cardman were due to begin the first of the two walks on Thursday,
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NASA cancels spacewalk, may end current space station crew's mission early due to medical issue
NASA said the unidentified astronaut is 'stable," but the agency is considering all options, including a possible early return to Earth for Crew 11
During a Jan. 8 press conference, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said the crew has completed the majority of their mission objectives. However, the astronauts are returning earlier than their original planned departure due to one of the crew members needing care for a "medical situation," NASA said.
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NASA, SpaceX Crew-11 leave ISS ahead of Thursday morning splashdown
Four astronauts with SpaceX Crew-11 undocked from the International Space Station to make their return to Earth.