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NASA plans to return Crew 11 to Earth next week.
Summary
NASA said it will bring Crew 11 home next week after an unidentified crew member experienced a medical issue, and officials reported the crew member is stable. NASA is targeting undocking no earlier than Jan. 14 with a splashdown off California around Jan. 15, subject to weather and recovery checks.
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NASA announced plans to bring Crew 11 back to Earth next week after a crew member experienced a medical issue that led mission managers to shorten the crew's stay on the International Space Station. The agency did not disclose the nature of the medical issue and said the affected crew member is stable. Flight teams are coordinating with SpaceX on timing and recovery preparations. The earlier return was first signaled when a planned spacewalk was canceled due to the medical concern.
Known details:
- NASA said an unidentified Crew 11 member had a medical issue that requires an earlier return, and officials described that person as stable.
- The crew is targeting undocking no earlier than Jan. 14 Eastern Time and a splashdown off the coast of California around Jan. 15 Eastern Time; timings may change based on weather and recovery readiness.
- A planned spacewalk was canceled after the medical concern, and the departure of Crew 11 would leave three people aboard the station.
Summary:
NASA's adjustment shortens Crew 11's mission to address the reported medical situation and shifts the planned return to mid-January. The crew member is reported as stable. Final splashdown timing and location will be selected closer to undocking and remain subject to weather and operational checks.
