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NASA Crew-11 astronauts splash down after medical issue cuts ISS mission short

Crew-11 splashed down off the coast of California early Thursday.
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NASA cuts space station mission short after an astronaut's medical issue

The space agency said Thursday the U.S.-Japanese-Russian crew of four will return to Earth in the coming days, earlier than planned.

Astronauts Begin Return from Space After Mission Cut Short by NASA Due to 'Medical Concern'

NASA announced the mission would be cut short on Jan. 8 ...

Astronauts head home early after medical issue

Crew 11 is expected to splash down off the coast of Southern California at 3:41 a.m. EST, closing out a 167-day stay in space.

NASA crew splashes down safely after mission cut short over astronaut’s health

Crew-11 is “safe and in good spirits,” a NASA official said. The team was recalled early after a crew member had a medical problem warranting care on Earth.