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Watch: ISS crew exchanges key in change of command ceremony

Watch: ISS crew exchanges key in change of command ceremony

Summary

Astronauts and cosmonauts on the International Space Station held a change of command ceremony. Mike Fincke, from NASA's Crew 11, handed the station's command to cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov. Four crew members plan to leave the ISS earlier than scheduled due to a medical issue.

Key Facts

  • A change of command ceremony took place on the International Space Station (ISS).
  • Mike Fincke, an astronaut from NASA, was the outgoing commander.
  • Cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov received the command of the ISS.
  • The ceremony included the presentation of a symbolic key to the station.
  • Four crew members will depart the ISS earlier than planned.
  • The early departure is due to a medical issue with one of the crew members.
  • The exact medical issue and the affected crew member were not disclosed.
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