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Florida Hospital First to Care for SpaceX Astronauts

3/13/2025

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Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola has made history as the first civilian hospital to care for astronauts, stepping up to assist SpaceX's Crew-8 after their remarkable 235-day mission. NASA praised the hospital's outstanding readiness and care during a post-flight news conference, where Kelsey Deason, director of acute services, proudly accepted the recognition on behalf of the dedicated team in Florida.

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Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola has made history as the first civilian hospital to care for astronauts, stepping up to assist SpaceX's Crew-8 after their remarkable 235-day mission. NASA praised the hospital's outstanding readiness and care during a post-flight news conference, where Kelsey Deason, director of acute services, proudly accepted the recognition on behalf of the dedicated team in Florida.