Summary
An astronaut named Mike Fincke experienced a sudden and unexplained medical issue while on the International Space Station. He briefly lost the ability to speak, but his teammates responded quickly, and he recovered without further issues. Doctors still do not know what caused the incident.
Key Facts
- Astronaut Mike Fincke fell ill on January 7 while on the International Space Station.
- Fincke lost his ability to speak suddenly during dinner.
- His fellow crew members sought help from flight surgeons on the ground.
- The incident prompted NASA's first medical evacuation.
- The situation was resolved after about 20 minutes, and Fincke felt fine afterward.
- Fincke, who has flown to space four times, is a retired Air Force colonel.
- Doctors have not yet determined the cause of Fincke's medical issue.
