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Four astronauts were medically evacuated from the ISS in Jan 2026, the first such event in 65 years, aided by a portable ultrasound.
Four astronauts returning from the International Space Station were evacuated early in January 2026 due to a medical emergency, marking NASA’s first medical evacuation in 65 years of human spaceflight.
The crew—Mike Fincke, Zena Cardman, Kimiya Yui, and Oleg Platonov—said a portable ultrasound machine was critical in assessing the situation after a planned spacewalk was canceled.
Though details about the medical issue were not disclosed, the device, already used for routine health checks in microgravity, proved essential during the crisis.
The astronauts praised NASA’s decision to prioritize safety, preflight training, and the availability of medical tools.
They splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off California and were welcomed back by their replacements, whose launch has been accelerated.
Cuatro astronautas fueron evacuados médicamente de la ISS en enero de 2026, el primer evento de este tipo en 65 años, con la ayuda de un ultrasonido portátil.