#1
#1 out of 1
12h ago
He suddenly couldn't speak in space. NASA astronaut says his medical scare remains a mystery
- Fincke says doctors still don’t know why he suddenly fell ill aboard the International Space Station.
- The episode lasted about 20 minutes and left Fincke unable to speak at dinner on Jan. 7.
- Six crewmates gathered around him as the SpaceX Dragon Endeavour landed on Jan. 15 after the medical scare.
- NASA is reviewing other astronauts’ medical records to see if related incidents occurred in space.
- Fincke, a veteran spaceflier, returned to Earth after the medical event prompted an early return for crewmates.
- Fincke identified himself last month as the sick crew member who sparked public speculation about the episode.
- He said he hopes to return to space someday after the episode.
- The incident led to the cancellation of a spacewalk and the early return of crewmates Cardman and others.
- The ultrasound machine on the space station helped during the medical event.
Vote 0