Crew-11's ISS medical evacuation tests readiness for future deep-space missions
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Crew-11’s first-ever medical evacuation from the ISS demonstrated that astronauts and mission control can handle emergencies in orbit, with portable ultrasound aiding diagnosis; NASA framed the event as a positive step for future Artemis-era exploration, noting that a skeleton crew remained aboard the station while Crew-12 prepares to launch to restore full staffing.
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