
NASA and SpaceX are targeting January 14 for the undocking of the Crew-11 mission from the International Space Station, marking the first-ever medical evacuation in the ISS's 25-year history. The early return is prompted by a medical condition affecting one crew member, who is reported to be stable and not in emergency danger. The decision prioritizes comprehensive medical evaluation on Earth, as the ISS has limited diagnostic capabilities. Four astronauts, including NASA's Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japan's Kimiya Yui, and Russia's Oleg Platonov, are scheduled to return, while one astronaut will remain.
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