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NASA and SpaceX execute first in‑flight medical evacuation from ISS; Crew‑11 to undock early Jan. 14

NASA and SpaceX will undock the Crew‑11 Dragon early on Jan. 14 after an undisclosed, serious medical issue aboard the International Space Station. Four astronauts are returning approximately a month ahead of schedule in the agency’s first in‑flight medical evacuation; splashdown is planned off California.

2026-01-14T03:11:20.387316-08:00

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Crew‑11 to undock Dragon early for in‑flight medical evacuation from ISS

2026-01-12T20:47:08.844859-08:00

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ISS experiments show microgravity alters bacteriophage–bacteria coevolution, with crew health and biosecurity implications

2026-01-13T11:12:32.559606-08:00

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Long-duration spaceflight shifts and reshapes astronaut brains; sensory and motor regions most affected

2026-01-12T15:51:42.398723-08:00

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NASA and SpaceX execute first in‑flight medical evacuation from ISS; Crew‑11 to undock early Jan. 14 NASA and SpaceX will undock the Crew‑11 Dragon early on Jan. 14 after an undisclosed, serious medical issue aboard the International Space Station. Four astronauts are returning approximately a month ahead of schedule in the agency’s first in‑flight medical evacuation; splashdown is planned off California.

2026-01-14T03:11:20.387316-08:00

NASA and SpaceX execute first in‑flight medical evacuation from ISS; Crew‑11 to undock early Jan. 14

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ISS experiments show microgravity alters bacteriophage–bacteria coevolution, with crew health and biosecurity implications Experiments aboard the International Space Station found microgravity reshapes coevolution between bacteriophages and their bacterial hosts: phages remain infectious but evolve along different genetic pathways in near-weightlessness, sometimes toward traits associated with increased potency. Results carry direct implications for crew microbiome management and spacecraft biosecurity.

2026-01-13T11:12:32.559606-08:00

ISS experiments show microgravity alters bacteriophage–bacteria coevolution, with crew health and biosecurity implications

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Crew‑11 to undock Dragon early for in‑flight medical evacuation from ISS NASA and SpaceX are preparing an expedited return of the Crew‑11 SpaceX Dragon after a medical issue aboard the International Space Station. One astronaut will be evacuated mid‑January 2026; their identity and condition have not been disclosed as teams finalize recovery and undocking preparations.

2026-01-12T20:47:08.844859-08:00

Crew‑11 to undock Dragon early for in‑flight medical evacuation from ISS

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Long-duration spaceflight shifts and reshapes astronaut brains; sensory and motor regions most affected New research shows long-duration spaceflight alters astronauts' brain shape and position, with brains shifting upward and backward inside the skull and sensory and motor regions experiencing the largest changes. The findings highlight neurological effects of extended microgravity with direct implications for Moon and Mars mission planning.

2026-01-12T15:51:42.398723-08:00

Long-duration spaceflight shifts and reshapes astronaut brains; sensory and motor regions most affected

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GRU Space opens $1M-deposit bookings for planned lunar hotel targeting 2032 GRU Space has opened bookings requiring a $1 million deposit to reserve guest spots in its proposed lunar hotel, which the company says it plans to open by 2032. The deposit offer establishes a concrete price point and timetable for a commercial lunar-stay offering.

2026-01-12T06:09:56.267081-08:00

GRU Space opens $1M-deposit bookings for planned lunar hotel targeting 2032

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NASA rolls SLS/Orion to pad and opens launch windows as Artemis II targets Feb. 6 launch attempt NASA will roll its Space Launch System and Orion stack to the launch pad this Saturday as it prepares Artemis II, the agency's crewed lunar mission. NASA opened formal launch windows and media accreditation; if the schedule holds, a launch attempt is targeted for Feb. 6 at 9:41 p.m. ET.

2026-01-12T05:07:28.583132-08:00

NASA rolls SLS/Orion to pad and opens launch windows as Artemis II targets Feb. 6 launch attempt

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NASA, SpaceX to bring Crew-11 home early after on‑station medical issue NASA and SpaceX will undock Dragon Endeavour and return the Crew‑11 team from the ISS no earlier than 5 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Jan. 14, after a medical concern aboard the station prompted an evacuation about a month earlier than planned. NASA and crew say members are in good shape.

2026-01-11T07:30:40.223053-08:00

NASA, SpaceX to bring Crew-11 home early after on‑station medical issue

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NASA and SpaceX execute first in‑flight medical evacuation from ISS; Crew‑11 to undock early Jan. 14

Crew‑11 to undock Dragon early for in‑flight medical evacuation from ISS

ISS experiments show microgravity alters bacteriophage–bacteria coevolution, with crew health and biosecurity implications

Long-duration spaceflight shifts and reshapes astronaut brains; sensory and motor regions most affected

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