- NASA astronaut Mike Fincke has identified himself as the crew member whose medical condition prompted the space agency's first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station last month.
- The 58-year-old spaceflight veteran experienced a 'medical event that required immediate attention' on 7 January, leading to his mission ending early on 15 January.
- Fincke's condition quickly stabilised thanks to his crewmates and flight surgeons on the ground, though he did not disclose the specific ailment.
- The health concern also led to the cancellation of a planned spacewalk involving Fincke and another NASA astronaut.
- Fincke, who has logged 549 days in space over four missions, stated he is now doing well and undergoing post-flight reconditioning.
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