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Astronaut reflects on health scare that cut ISS mission short
Testing after return confirmed astronaut Mike Fincke is healthy following the first-ever International Space Station medical evacuation, which was later deemed a false alarm.
- Pittsburgh native and astronaut Mike Fincke confirmed on Monday that the medical evacuation from the International Space Station was a false alarm. Testing back on Earth confirmed his good health.
- Fincke served on the SpaceX Crew-11 mission, spending five and a half months in space conducting experiments and maintenance on the ISS. The crew returned to Earth in January, just shy of completing their full mission.
- During his time aboard the ISS, Fincke focused on research with private companies, including fundamental work on stem cells. The station functions as a national laboratory where firms purchase time for product development.
- Speaking from Houston, Texas, Fincke shared these updates during his first interview since the incident. Colleagues and the public expressed relief to see the astronaut healthy and back on Earth.
- Fincke expressed optimism about the Artemis mission launching in April and hinted at a potential role in the upcoming NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. "I'm a big Steelers fan, so any chance to do any work with the NFL is always appreciated," he said.
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