SpaceX Returns Four ISS Astronauts Early in First Medical Evacuation Mission

On January 15, 2026, SpaceX safely returned four astronauts from the International Space Station (ISS) in the first-ever medical evacuation. The Crew-11 mission, originally scheduled to end in mid-February, was cut short due to a serious but undisclosed medical condition affecting one astronaut. The capsule Endeavour splashed down off California, with all crew members receiving immediate medical evaluation. NASA and SpaceX plan to launch a new crew in February, while a reduced ISS team manages ongoing operations.