Crew-11’s early return was the first medically triggered departure in the space station’s history.
NASA Astronaut Mike Fincke smiles and gives a thumbs up after returning to Earth from the International Space Station with NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 on Jan. 15, 2026. NASA
Astronaut Mike Fincke has been identified as the member of Crew-11 who recently suffered a mission-ending medical emergency aboard the International Space Station.
NASA disclosed his identity and shared a statement from Fincke on Feb. 25.
