Astronaut evacuated from International Space Station pays tribute to 'incredible teammates'

Astronaut Mike Fincke has identified himself as the one who suffered a medical issue aboard the International Space Station last month, prompting NASA's first-ever medical evacuation.

25 Feb, 18:35 — 25 Feb, 19:52

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The International Space Station has been continuously inhabited for over two decades, but a medical evacuation of an astronaut had never occurred until recently. This unprecedented event highlighted the critical procedures and teamwork required for managing health emergencies in the challenging environment of space. The story matters because it reveals the identity of the astronaut involved and underscores the complexities of long-duration space missions.

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Mike FinckeAstronaut NASASpace agency International Space StationOrbital laboratory

Coverage Timeline

First report: Yahoo · 25 Feb, 18:35|Full coverage: All 3 sources within 1h|Window: 1h

Yahoo25 Feb, 18:35First to report

Astronaut Mike Fincke reveals it was his medical issue that led to unprecedented early mission end

cbc25 Feb, 18:44