Four new astronauts arrive at the International Space Station to replace NASA's evacuated crew

"SpaceX delivered the U.S., French and Russian astronauts a day after launching them from Cape Canaveral. Last month's medical evacuation was NASA's first in 65 years of human spaceflight. One of four astronauts launched by SpaceX last summer suffered what officials described as a serious health issue, prompting their hasty return. That left only three crew members to keep the place running one American and two Russians prompting NASA to pause spacewalks and trim research."

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The Independent covers topics from reproductive rights and climate change to Big Tech and investigates financials like Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC while producing documentaries such as 'The A Word' that highlight American women fighting for reproductive rights. The outlet refuses paywalls, believes quality journalism should be available to everyone and solicits donations to fund reporters on the ground and balanced reporting. The International Space Station returned to full strength with four astronauts arriving after a medical evacuation that reduced the crew to three. SpaceX launched and delivered U.S., French and Russian crew members. NASA paused spacewalks and trimmed research during the reduced crew interval.

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