He Suddenly Couldn't Speak in Space. Astronaut Says Medical Scare Remains a Mystery.

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Source: MedPage Today

Original: https://www.medpagetoday.com/emergencymedicine/emergencymedicine/120529...

Published: Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:42:31 -0400

Astronaut Mike Fincke experienced a sudden health problem on the International Space Station that left him unable to speak. This event led to NASA's first medical evacuation from space. Despite medical examinations after returning to Earth, the cause of his condition remains unknown to doctors. Fincke, an experienced astronaut with four space flights, informed the public about the event. NASA has not yet commented on the case.