Returning From Space Station, NASA Astronauts Have Medical Problems

Four Crew-8 astronauts who returned to Earth (photo: dock. NASA)

JAKARTA The four members of the Crew-8 mission landed on Earth on October 25. Although the launch went smoothly, one of the astronauts reportedly had medical problems.

NASA did not explain who the astronaut needed to be hospitalized and what his medical problems were. Citing from Spacenews' report, the US space agency explained that, "(the crew member) is in stable condition and is undergoing observation as a precaution."

Crew-8's mission was to bring NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Baratt, and kosmonaut Roscosmos Alexander Grebenkin to the International Space Station (ISS) last March. The four landed off the coast of Pensacola, Florida.

After SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft landing, the four astronauts were seen in good condition while smiling and waving at the welcoming team. As usual, astronauts who have just returned must carry out medical examinations.

Initially, Dominick and his three colleagues carried out routine post-flight medical checks on the SpaceX recovery ship. After that, all members were transferred to the hospital for additional examination. NASA said that this referral was a form of caution.

Overall, NASA did not explain the medical condition of Crew-8 members due to medical privacy. However, it was explained that the three members were allowed to go home and return to the Johnson Space Center, while one astronaut had to be treated.

According to the latest news, the astronaut was only staying overnight and was allowed to return home on October 26. After the final crew was allowed to return home, NASA revealed that the astronaut was in better condition and could carry out post-flight recovery with other crew members.