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NASA is sending astronauts back to the moon in 2026: The agency says we are nearing humankind's return to the lunar surface.
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NASA astronauts medical evacuation: When Crew-11 leaves ISS, splashes down: How to watch the live broadcast.
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Who is the sick astronaut on the ISS? What we know.: NASA announced it will medically evacuate the crew for the first time in its history.
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Key FactsISS Crew Faces First Ever Medical Evacuation
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- NASA is advancing the return of four astronauts from the ISS due to a health condition requiring further testing.
- The affected crew member remains stable but needs diagnostics unavailable in space.
- This marks the first controlled medical evacuation in the station’s 25-year history.
- One U.S. astronaut will stay aboard until Crew-12 arrives, expected as soon as mid-February.
This actually had nothing to do with the operational environment in preparing for a spacewalk at all.— Dr. J.D. Polk, NASA Chief Health and Medical Officer, clarifying the nature of the astronaut's medical issue.
NASA conducted a ceremonial change of command aboard the International Space Station as US astronaut Mike Fincke handed leadership of Expedition 74 to Russian ... Show more
NASA is considering a rare early return of its crew from the International Space Station over an unspecified medical issue involving one of the astronauts ... Show more
Key FactsMedical Issue Delays ISS Spacewalk Operations
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- A spacewalk planned for Thursday at the ISS was postponed because of a medical concern involving a single crew member.
- NASA stated that crew safety remains the highest priority and is assessing options including an earlier end to Crew-11’s mission.
- The multinational Crew-11 has been aboard since August and was expected to remain until the next crew arrives in mid-February.
- Details on medical issues during space missions are seldom disclosed, though past incidents like jugular venous thrombosis have been documented.
Safely conducting our missions is our highest priority, and we are actively evaluating all options, including the possibility of an earlier end to Crew-11’s mission.— A NASA spokesperson said in a statement.
NASA hopes to return Crew 11 to Earth next week over medical issue: NASA officials reported Thursday that an unidentified member of Crew 11 was dealing with "a ...
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Sick Astronaut on ISS Forces Early Transfer of Command from NASA Crew Member to Russian Cosmonaut
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Astronaut medical issue on ISS forces early return for space station crew: A "serious medical condition" with a crew member aboard the International Space ...
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NASA still wants to build a nuclear reactor on the moon: The US space agency wants to return to the moon - | with people and infrastructure.
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Crew-11 astronauts set for rare early return as NASA monitors California weather - UPI.com
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NASA, SpaceX set target date for Crew-11’s return to earth: NASA on Friday said the space agency and SpaceX are targeting to undock the agency’s SpaceX Crew-11 ...
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"Flu tsunami" sweeps across Italy - | cases also increasing in Germany: Die Grippe-Saison startete in diesem Winter ungewöhnlich früh. Besonders eine stark ...
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people Jan 09
Crew-11's Mission on International Space Station Cut Short by NASA Due to 'Medical Concern'...
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NASA announced that four of its astronauts will be coming back earlier than planned because one of the astronauts is dealing with a medical issue ... Show more
ISS Africa Jan 13
Dialogue must complement military action in Cabo Delgado | ISS Africa: Rather than focusing on counter-terrorism operations, dialogue should be supported as a ...
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Massive iceberg could be days away from ‘complete disintegration’: NASA: NASA revealed that iceberg A-23A could be just days or weeks away from disintegrating ...
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6 Space Stories To Watch in 2026: From the Artemis II moon mission to searching for signs of life on distant plants, 2026 will be a big year for space.
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President Donald Trump's call for Greenland to become part of the United States drew international condemnation on Monday ... Show more
‘That’s enough’: Greenland PM urges Trump to drop annex threats
‘That’s enough’: Greenland PM urges Trump to drop annex threats
NASA Announces Return Date for ISS Astronauts After Medical Evacuation Announcement
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NASA launches urgent evacuation of the ISS after 'medical emergency' in space: All four crew are returning to earth months earlier than planned ...
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NASA Found a Strange ‘Skull’ on Mars That May Have ‘Originated From Elsewhere’: NASA’s Perseverance rover spotted a dark, craggy formation jutting out from the ...
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people Jan 08
NASA Could Bring Astronauts Back to Earth Early Following 'Medical Concern' Aboard the Internatio...
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NASA's Hubble sees a stunning planet-forming disk. It's a real doozy.: Astronomers say it's the largest ever seen.
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When is the first full moon of 2026? See why it's called a Wolf Moon.: The first full moon of 2026 will be a special event known as a supermoon ...
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dpaq.de Jan 09
NASA to end ISS mission early due to medical concern ｜ DPA: NASA will bring its Crew-11 back to Earth early from the International Space Station (ICC) because of ...
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Key FactsSenator Kelly Challenges Military Discipline and Demotion
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- Senator Mark Kelly is suing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to overturn disciplinary actions and a possible demotion related to a military rights video.
- The lawsuit claims the sanctions are unlawful and violate Kelly’s right to due process.
- The Pentagon declined to comment while a federal judge is set to decide on a preliminary injunction.
- This unprecedented case may raise crucial separation of powers questions and could reach the Supreme Court.
Hegseth's actions would impose a constant threat on other veterans that their rank and pay could be stripped away years or even decades after leaving the military, simply because he or another Secretary of Defense disagreed with their statements.— Senator Mark Kelly stated this in a statement on Monday after filing a lawsuit against Hegseth.
ISS Africa Jan 09
Best of 2025 > Several conflict situations warrant deployments, but the UN Security Council hasn’t authorised a new #peacekeeping mission since 2014.
In ISS Today ... Show more
As the UN turns 80, is a new era of peacekeeping possible? | ISS Africa
As the UN turns 80, is a new era of peacekeeping possible? | ISS Africa
Ziff Davis Jan 09
'Medical Situation' Will Bring ISS Astronauts Home Early, After All: It's not an emergency, NASA claims, but it is decidedly unplanned.
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Ziff Davis Jan 07
NASA Is Gearing Up for Its First Crewed Moon Mission in Nearly 45 Years: Artemis 2 could send astronauts around the Moon in as little as a few weeks.
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Astronaut says crew in good shape after medical issue, but calls early return to Earth "bittersweet"
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How Prepared Are ISS Astronauts for Medical Emergencies?: NASA crews go through extensive training and have access to kit to treat medical issues in orbit ...
scientificamerican.com/article/how-prepared-are-iss-astronauts-for-medical-emergencies/
NASA just released a stunning new map of the universe - and it’s only the beginning
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The Globe and Mail Jan 11
Successful launch for Toronto’s Kepler Communications and NASA Pandora mission: Aerospace company launched 10 satellites Sunday, cementing its position as ...
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At the turn of the year, the Mars rover Curiosity released a special panoramic image showing how light and landscape change in Gale Crater over the course of a ... Show more
NASA probe Curiosity on the Red Planet: Holiday greetings from Mars
NASA probe Curiosity on the Red Planet: Holiday greetings from Mars
ISS Africa Jan 10
Best of 2025 > New police #CrimeStats show decreases in key categories of violent crime in South Africa.
Is the country turning a corner? If so ... Show more
Is South Africa’s crime problem turning around? | ISS Africa
Is South Africa’s crime problem turning around? | ISS Africa
Nasa to bring 4 SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts home in the first medical evacuation from ISS
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Zurich Airport: How ISS cleans 250 aircraft daily: Every day, the employees of ISS Switzerland ensure clean cabins in around 250 aircraft ...
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After years on life support, NASA’s plan to collect martian rocks and ferry them back to Earth has died.
Congress has released a compromise spending bill for ... Show more
NASA could be weeks away from its biggest test in decades: The NASA Artemis II mission, set to lift off as soon as February, will mark the first time astronauts ...
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VIVA JESUS NAZARENO Here is the situation at the Quirino Grandstand during the Misa Mayor for Traslacion 2026. As of 10 pm, it is estimated that 92 ... Show more
Japanese Astronaut Suwa to Stay Aboard ISS Until Around 2027; Japan’s 8th Astronaut to Have Long-Term Stay Aboard ISS
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NASA Crew Forced to Abort Mission After Medical Issue: Four astronauts will come home early because one of them needs medical treatment.
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ISS Africa Jan 08
Best of 2025 > The #Chambishi spill shows the convergence of #climaterisk , industrial governance and diplomatic complexity in Zambia-China relations ... Show more
Will the Chambishi spill affect Zambia’s ‘all-weather friendship’ with China? | ISS Africa
Will the Chambishi spill affect Zambia’s ‘all-weather friendship’ with China? | ISS Africa
ISS Africa Jan 08
NASA might bring its ISS crew home early over an unspecified medical issue involving one of the astronauts.
THE ANDAS ROPE WAS CUT Devotees caused a commotion over the broken rope of the image of Jesus Nazareno past 2 pm, Friday, January 9 ... Show more
NASA decides to bring Crew-11 home early after astronaut health scare: : Medical issue forces mission curtailment and leaves station short-handed
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For the first time in ISS history: NASA unexpectedly aborts Crew 11 mission: Astronauts must return to Earth prematurely. Due to problems on the ISS ...
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'THE KING IS NEAR HIS HOUSE' The procession of the image of Jesus Nazareno is now on Villalobos Street and will arrive at the Minor Basilica and ... Show more
ISS Africa Jan 07
Best of 2025 > Reopening northern #Cameroon -#Nigeria border crossings has revitalised regional economies – but it has also benefitted #BokoHaram ... Show more
Balancing economics and security on the Nigeria-Cameroon border | ISS Africa
Balancing economics and security on the Nigeria-Cameroon border | ISS Africa
Astronaut’s Mystery Medical Issue Forces NASA to Consider Unusual Plan: NASA regards the medical status of astronauts on the ISS as highly secret.
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Trump's presidential bucket list: Even delivering on one of these accomplishments would leave Trump with a tangible, enduring legacy.
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ISS Africa Jan 01
Best of 2025 > Private sector donations to the #AUPeaceFund soared from 2%–36% of the fund’s total. Now the 21 African countries not contributing must come to the ... Show more
Africa’s private sector boosts AU Peace Fund | ISS Africa
Africa’s private sector boosts AU Peace Fund | ISS Africa
NASA's Webb Captures Spiral Galaxies Colliding In Unprecedented Detail: NASA has released a new composite image of two spiral galaxies, NGC 2207 and IC 2163 ...
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Joint experiment with NASA monitors air quality in southern Taiwan | Taiwan News | Jan. 6, 2026 17:17
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NASA’s largest library closes amid staff and lab cuts: The Trump administration closed NASA’s largest research library Friday, a facility that houses tens of ...
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ISS Africa Jan 06
Best of 2025 > A Transitional Justice Special Bench with expanded jurisdiction is not a luxury – it is a systemic imperative for justice ... Show more
NASA Veterans Disgusted by Plans to Shut Down Its Largest Library: Last week, news emerged that NASA's largest library at the Goddard Space Flight Center ...
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Kepler-22b exoplanet facts for curious 'Pluribus' fans: NASA's discovery of the world was a landmark achievement.
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Nasa orders its first-ever space station medical evacuation after astronaut falls ill
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NASA’s New Chief Hints Iconic Space Shuttle Might Not Be Moving to Texas After All
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ISS Africa Jan 02
Best of 2025 > If African countries lend their weight to three key #OceanGovernance initiatives, they can make 2025 a ‘super year’ for the continent ... Show more
How Africa can make 2025 its ‘super year’ for ocean governance | ISS Africa
How Africa can make 2025 its ‘super year’ for ocean governance | ISS Africa
NASA cuts space station mission short after an astronaut’s medical issue: NASA said on Wednesday it was postponing a spacewalk at the International Space Station ...
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The US is accelerating its return to the Moon.
Just after billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman was confirmed to lead NASA ... Show more
Twenty-five years ago, the International Space Station (ISS) was born, with the help of incredible courage, a basement bar - and a woman called Ginger.. ... Show more
BBC Audio | The Documentary Podcast | United in space: How we built the ISS
BBC Audio | The Documentary Podcast | United in space: How we built the ISS
ISS Africa Jan 01
Best of 2025 > Cameroon’s Operation Peace is a #GreenMilitarisation strategy that works to protect #elephants from poaching during the dry season ... Show more
Expanding Cameroon’s successful green militarisation strategy to protect elephants | ISS Africa
Expanding Cameroon’s successful green militarisation strategy to protect elephants | ISS Africa
Scientists Just Clocked a ‘Rogue’ Planet the Size of Saturn: Astronomers just measured the mass of a free-floating planet without a star for the first time
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This Former NASA Engineer Grew His Startup to $100M Revenue in Less Than 4 Years: ‘Lightning in a Bottle’
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NASA's Hubble saw fledgling planets colliding around a nearby star: Mini worlds are smashing into each other.
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ISS Africa Jan 02
Best of 2025 > A strong regional approach is vital to solving the #EasternDRC crisis.
Step one is redefining the #GreatLakesRegion to include only DRC, Rwanda, Burundi ... Show more
Overcoming security dilemmas in the Great Lakes region | ISS Africa
Overcoming security dilemmas in the Great Lakes region | ISS Africa
