Tag: astronaut health
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NASA trims International Space Station mission after medical issue aboard
NASA cuts short ISS mission after astronaut medical issue NASA announced on Thursday that a long-duration mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will be shortened following a medical issue experienced by one of the crew members. The U.S.-Japanese-Russian crew of four will return to Earth in the coming days, ahead of the originally planned…
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Medical Concern Delays ISS Spacewalk Planned by NASA Crew
NASA postpones planned ISS spacewalk due to medical concern A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station has been postponed after a crew member aboard the orbital complex raised a medical concern, NASA announced on Wednesday. The EVA, which was scheduled to begin Thursday morning, will not proceed until further health checks and assessments are…
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NASA Halts Spacewalk Over Medical Concern, Crew Safe and Briefed
NASA Halts Spacewalk Over Medical Concern NASA announced on Wednesday that it was postponing a scheduled spacewalk set for Thursday due to a reported medical concern involving one of the crew members. The agency did not disclose the identity of the astronaut or provide detailed information about the nature of the medical issue, citing privacy…
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Medical Concern Delays ISS Spacewalk: NASA Postpones EVA as Crew Member Receives Evaluation
ISS Spacewalk Postponed Over Medical Concern A planned exterior spacewalk from the International Space Station has been postponed after a crew member reported a medical concern that prompted immediate evaluation by onboard medical teams and ground controllers. NASA announced the delay on Wednesday, citing safety as the top priority for both the crew and the…
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NASA Halts Spacewalk Over Medical Concern: What It Means for the ISS Schedule
Overview: A Pause in Extravehicular Activity NASA announced on Wednesday that a scheduled spacewalk, planned for the following day, would be postponed after a reported medical concern involving one of the crew members. The decision underscores the agency’s commitment to the safety and wellbeing of astronauts when operating in the harsh environment of space. While…
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NASA Halts Spacewalk Over Medical Concern for Issued Astronaut
Overview: Spacewalk Postponed for Safety Reasons NASA announced on Wednesday that a scheduled spacewalk, set to take place on Thursday, would be postponed due to a medical concern involving one of the crew members. The decision underscores the agency’s emphasis on astronaut safety and mission integrity, even as teams prepared for critical maintenance tasks outside…
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NASA Postpones Jan. 8 Spacewalk Over Medical Concern on ISS
NASA Calls Off Jan. 8 Spacewalk Because of Medical Concern The planned spacewalk to be conducted on January 8 outside the International Space Station has been postponed after NASA identified a medical concern involving one of the crew members scheduled for the EVA. The decision, announced by NASA officials, comes just before the scheduled launch…
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NASA Postpones Jan. 8 Spacewalk Over Medical Concern for ISS Astronaut
NASA Postpones Jan. 8 Spacewalk Over Medical Concern NASA has postponed a planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) scheduled for January 8 due to a medical concern involving an unnamed crew member. The decision was announced after the agency identified an issue that required additional assessment to ensure the safety and health of…
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Periods in Space: Navigating Menstruation on Long-Duration Missions
Introduction: A question that sparked a broader conversation Long before humans aimed for Mars, questions about how spaceflight would affect the female body were already shaping mission planning. One anecdote often cited is about Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. When asked if 100 tampons would be the right number for a week-long…
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NASA astronaut shows how to weigh yourself in space | On the ISS this week Nov. 17-21, 2025
Introduction: A Week in Microgravity During the week of November 17–21, 2025, the International Space Station buzzed with activity as the Expedition 73 crew carried out routine science, maintenance, and a practical demonstration that captures the imagination of space enthusiasts worldwide: weighing yourself in space. With gravity in a jointed orbit around Earth and mass…