- Four astronauts have returned to Earth early from the International Space Station.
- NASA shortened the mission due to a medical issue requiring one crew member's examination.
- Japanese astronaut Yui Kimiya was among the returning crew, having previously conducted experiments and robotic operations.
A: Hey Hana! Did you hear about Yui?
B: No, what’s up with Yui? Is he okay?
A: Yeah, he’s back on Earth! The whole ISS crew actually came back early.
B: Really? Why? What happened?
A: Apparently, one of the astronauts had a medical problem. NASA decided it was best to bring everyone home for a check-up.
B: Oh wow! Was Yui the one who was sick?
A: Nope! He’s totally fine. He was one of the four who returned.
B: That’s good news! I remember he was up there since last August, right?
A: Exactly! He did a lot of cool stuff too, like using that robotic arm to grab the Japanese cargo ship.
B: Amazing! So, is the astronaut with the problem okay now?
A: Yeah, they say he’s stable. Everything seems alright.
B: That’s a relief! I hope he feels better soon!
- NASA shortened the mission due to a medical issue requiring one crew member's examination.
- Japanese astronaut Yui Kimiya was among the returning crew, having previously conducted experiments and robotic operations.
A: Hey Hana! Did you hear about Yui?
B: No, what’s up with Yui? Is he okay?
A: Yeah, he’s back on Earth! The whole ISS crew actually came back early.
B: Really? Why? What happened?
A: Apparently, one of the astronauts had a medical problem. NASA decided it was best to bring everyone home for a check-up.
B: Oh wow! Was Yui the one who was sick?
A: Nope! He’s totally fine. He was one of the four who returned.
B: That’s good news! I remember he was up there since last August, right?
A: Exactly! He did a lot of cool stuff too, like using that robotic arm to grab the Japanese cargo ship.
B: Amazing! So, is the astronaut with the problem okay now?
A: Yeah, they say he’s stable. Everything seems alright.
B: That’s a relief! I hope he feels better soon!
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Summary
ISS crew returned early due to a crew member's medical issue. Japanese astronaut Yui Kimiya was among the four returning, having previously performed experiments & robotic tasks. The unwell astronaut is stable. #ISS #Space #Astronauts
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260115_17/#summary
Date: Jan. 15, 2026
Notes: NHK News Summary - 2026-01-15
Created: 2026/01/15 20:40
Updated: 2026/01/15 21:23
Last Read: 2026/01/15 21:23