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ISS Crew Restored After Health Scare Forces Early Evacuation
15 Feb
Summary
- Four new astronauts arrived on the ISS, restoring its full crew complement.
- A recent medical evacuation prompted by an astronaut's health issue occurred.
- This was Nasa's first medical evacuation in 65 years of human spaceflight.
The International Space Station (ISS) is once again fully crewed following the arrival of four new astronauts. They successfully launched from Cape Canaveral via SpaceX.
These new crew members replace four astronauts who departed the station earlier than scheduled in January. The early departure was necessitated by a serious health issue experienced by one of the original crew members, prompting Nasa's first medical evacuation in 65 years of human spaceflight.
The early return of the four astronauts led to a reduced crew of three, resulting in the temporary suspension of spacewalks and a trimming of research activities. Nasa has withheld the identity of the ailing astronaut and the specific details of their condition, citing medical privacy.
The incoming crew, set to stay for eight to nine months, includes Nasa astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, France's Sophie Adenot, and Russia's Andrei Fedyaev. Both Meir and Fedyaev have prior experience on the ISS.
