NASA Astronauts Seen for First Time Since Medical Evacuation
Summary
NASA astronauts were seen for the first time after being evacuated early from the International Space Station due to a medical issue. Their SpaceX Dragon craft splashed down safely off the coast of California, and no specific details about the medical issue have been shared.Key Facts
- Astronauts returned from the International Space Station due to a medical issue.
- NASA hasn't disclosed which crew member had the medical problem or what it was, citing privacy.
- The spacecraft splashed down in calm waters near San Diego at 12:41 a.m. PT (3:41 a.m. ET).
- The astronauts had been in space for 167 days before returning to Earth.
- The hatch on the SpaceX Dragon craft opened around 30 minutes after splashdown.
- NASA astronaut Mike Fink was the first to exit, followed by mission commander Zena Cardman, Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yu, and Russian cosmonaut Oleg Platonov.
- All crew members had an initial medical check by a doctor after disembarking and were taken away on stretchers.
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