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Portable Ultrasound Saves Astronauts During ISS Medical Crisis

1/22/2026

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Four astronauts evacuated from the International Space Station last week credit a portable ultrasound machine as crucial during a medical crisis.
NASA's Mike Fincke said the device aided treatment on January 7, prompting the cancellation of a planned spacewalk.
They returned to Earth on January 15 after a 5.5-month mission.
NASA and SpaceX are considering moving up the incoming crew's launch.

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Four astronauts evacuated from the International Space Station last week credit a portable ultrasound machine as crucial during a medical crisis.
NASA's Mike Fincke said the device aided treatment on January 7, prompting the cancellation of a planned spacewalk.
They returned to Earth on January 15 after a 5.5-month mission.
NASA and SpaceX are considering moving up the incoming crew's launch.