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NASA Faces Challenges as Four Astronauts Depart ISS Early

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Four astronauts are set to leave the International Space Station (ISS) prematurely due to a health issue, reducing the crew to just three members. This unprecedented departure is critical as NASA aims to maintain a full crew for optimal scientific research. The departure is scheduled for Wednesday at 4:45 p.m. Miami time, with the capsule expected to splash down in the Pacific Ocean early Thursday. While the remaining crew is trained to manage operations, they will face challenges, including the inability to conduct planned spacewalks. NASA is working to expedite the launch of a replacement crew, originally scheduled for February.

Key Details: • Departure of the SpaceX Crew capsule at 4:45 p.m. Miami time on Wednesday. • Splashdown of Crew-11 expected around 3:40 a.m. Miami time on Thursday. • NASA is aiming to launch Crew-12 earlier than the planned mid-February date. • Remaining crew will not be able to conduct the planned spacewalk for solar panel installation.

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