NASA Identifies Astronaut Mike Fincke as Subject of First International Space Station Medical Evacuation

NASA has confirmed that veteran astronaut Mike Fincke was the crew member whose medical condition prompted the early termination of the SpaceX Crew-11 mission in January. The disclosure sheds light on the logistical challenges of managing health in low Earth orbit when specialized diagnostic tools are required.

Kenji Tanaka

February 25, 2026467 views

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