Crew-8 Astronauts Head to Hospital Following Splashdown

Following splashdown, crewmembers were flown to a local hospital, where one remains in 'stable condition,' NASA says.

Jack Daleo

Friday, October 25, 2024 at 10:53 AM ET

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NASA Crew-8 astronauts splashed down Friday morning off the coast of Florida. [Courtesy: NASA TV]

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NASA's Crew-8 astronauts and a Roscosmos cosmonaut returned to Earth aboard the SpaceX Crew Dragon after nearly eight months on the International Space Station (ISS).
One crewmember experienced an undisclosed "medical issue" shortly after landing and was taken to a local hospital for evaluation, though they are reported to be in stable condition.
The mission was extended by almost two months due to inclement weather and issues with Boeing's Starliner capsule, setting a new record for the longest flight by a crew-carrying spacecraft.
During their extended stay, the crew conducted over 200 scientific experiments aimed at preparing for future space travel and studying Earthly issues.

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After living and working on the International Space Station (ISS) for more than 200 days, NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin are back home on Earth.

The SpaceX Crew Dragon Endeavour carrying the four-person crew of NASA’s Crew-8 astronaut rotation mission splashed down Friday morning around 3:30 a.m. EDT off the coast of Florida. However, NASA in a Friday afternoon update said one crewmember—whose identity and condition will not be shared due to privacy concerns—suffered a “medical issue” after landing.