International Space Station crew to make emergency return to Earth
A medical emergency will force four astronauts aboard the International Space Station to return to Earth prematurely....
Jan 14Deutsche WelleScience
A medical emergency will force four astronauts aboard the International Space Station to return to Earth prematurely....
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