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On this Special Report, India Today covers a historic and unusual development in space flight as NASA's Crew-11 begins an early return to Earth. NASA Administrator Gerard Isaacman confirmed the decision, stating, 'It's in the best interest of our astronauts to return Crew 11 ahead of their planned departure' following a medical issue involving a single crew member. This marks the first planned medical evacuation in the Space Station's 25-year history. While the affected astronaut is reported to be stable, the agency prioritised Earth-based medical care over microgravity limitations. The report also addresses viral internet speculation regarding the nature of the medical concern, which NASA has not confirmed, citing privacy. The transition of command from NASA's Mike Fink to Russian cosmonaut Sergei Kuznetsov ensured continued station operations. This rare return provides critical data for future long-duration missions, including the Artemis program and upcoming lunar explorations.
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