In unprecedented move, NASA cuts short space mission over astronaut’s health - The Washington Post

Google News1/9/2026 • Last cited 1/9/2026

Summary

NASA has decided to cut short a space mission due to a medical issue affecting an astronaut, marking an unprecedented move for the agency, according to The Washington Post. The crew is expected to return to Earth a month earlier than planned, but NASA officials have stated that this evacuation will not impact the upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission.

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