NASA Astronauts Discuss Return from ISS

NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps returned from a 235-day mission aboard the International Space Station on October 25 and faced a medical issue upon splashdown that required one astronaut to be hospitalized overnight. The identity and specific condition of the hospitalized astronaut remain undisclosed due to privacy concerns, though NASA asserts all crew members are now in good health. During a press conference, Barratt emphasized the unpredictability of spaceflight's health impacts, stating, 'We're finding things that we don’t expect sometimes.' Despite the medical incident, the astronauts shared their experiences readjusting to Earth's gravity, highlighting the challenges posed by prolonged space travel. Their mission also faced delays due to Boeing's Starliner capsule issues and adverse weather conditions. NASA plans to provide further details on the hospitalization once the investigation concludes.