Event Brief
NASA Astronaut Reveals Medical Issue Led to Early Return
Filed: Feb 26, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Summary: Mike Fincke disclosed he had a medical issue causing Crew-11's early return from the ISS last month.
WHO: Mike Fincke
WHAT: Experienced a medical issue leading to early return from ISS
WHEN: Feb 26, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
WHERE: San Diego
WHY: To take advantage of advanced medical imaging not available on the ISS
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