The astronaut who prompted NASA’s first medical evacuation earlier this year said Friday that doctors still don’t know why he suddenly fell sick at the International Space Station.

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[–] 11 points 7 months ago (1 child)

He isn't even eligible for social security yet!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NASA_Astronaut_Corps#Members

Don Petit, 70, just finished a 220 day mission a year ago.

There are a handful of other 60+ year olds from groups 16-18.

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