Mike Fincke Identifies as Astronaut Evacuated From Space Station

NASA astronaut Mike Fincke confirmed he was the individual who prompted the first medical evacuation from the International Space Station after experiencing a health issue during the SpaceX Crew-11 mission.The 58-year-old veteran returned to Earth alongside Zena Cardman, Kimiya Yui, and Oleg Platonov one month ahead of schedule following a decision by NASA to prioritize advanced diagnostic imaging.While Christopher Williams, Sergej Mikaew, and Sergej Kud-Swertschkow remained aboard the station, Mike Fincke underwent evaluation in San Diego and is currently recovering in Houston.Mike Fincke emphasized that the event highlights the need for better medical imaging for future missions to the Moon and Mars.