Astronaut reflects on health scare that cut ISS mission short
By Kelly Sasso
Published on March 24, 2026.
After a health scare that led to the first-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station, astronaut Mike Fincke, who was one of four astronauts on the SpaceX Crew-11 mission, said the health scare was a false alarm and that testing back on Earth confirmed his good health. He was able to return to Pittsburgh soon after the incident and expressed pride in his work on the ISS, including working with private companies on stem cell research and preparing for the moon landing. Fincoke also hinted at a possible role in the NFL Draft, which will be held in Pittsburgh in April. He said he feels optimistic about returning to space and is working towards a return to the ISS mission.
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