New Astronauts Arrive ISS After Medical Evacuation

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Four new astronauts arrived at the International Space Station. They replaced crew members who left due to health issues.

One astronaut became very sick on the space station. This was NASA's first medical return from space in 65 years.

Only three crew members stayed on the station for a time. NASA stopped spacewalks and reduced important science work.

The new crew includes Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway. Sophie Adenot and Andrei Fedyaev also joined them for months.

NASA did not say which astronaut got sick. They also did not explain the astronaut's health problem.

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Why did new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station?

They replaced crew members who left due to health issues.

What happened to one astronaut on the space station?

One astronaut became very sick on the space station.

Who are the new crew members?

The new crew includes Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, Sophie Adenot, and Andrei Fedyaev.

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