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flag Four astronauts were medically evacuated from the ISS in Jan 2026, the first such event in 65 years, aided by a portable ultrasound.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Though details about the medical issue were not disclosed, the device, already used for routine health checks in microgravity, proved essential during the crisis. flag The astronauts praised NASA’s decision to prioritize safety, preflight training, and the availability of medical tools. flag They splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off California and were welcomed back by their replacements, whose launch has been accelerated.

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