NASA orders early return from space station after ‘lingering risk’ to crew health

WASHINGTON, Jan 9 — NASA crewmembers at the International Space Station will return to Earth earlier than planned following an astronaut’s medical issue, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said yesterday.

Officials did not provide details of the medical event but said the crewmember is stable. They said the early return was not an emergency, but that “lingering risk” led to their decision. — AFP