Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:19pm on 15 Jan 2026,Thursday Science
Four astronauts from NASA, Roscosmos and JAXA returned safely to Earth on January 15, 2026, after the International Space Station’s first-ever medical evacuation. Their SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour undocked and splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego, completing a roughly 11-hour re-entry. The early return came over a month ahead of schedule after one crew member developed a serious but stable medical issue that could not be fully addressed in orbit. NASA did not disclose the astronaut’s identity or condition. The event marks a major milestone in spaceflight safety procedures.
