**NASA Astronaut Hospitalized After Return from International Space Station**

A NASA astronaut has been admitted to the hospital following a return mission from the International Space Station, although their condition remains stable, according to NASA. The astronaut, part of a team that returned aboard the SpaceX Dragon, underwent normal re-entry and splashdown procedures, and the recovery process was executed smoothly and without any incidents, as per a NASA blog post.

The returning crew consists of NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael Barratt, and Jeanette Epps as well as Russian cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin. They were all transported to Ascension Sacred Heart Pensacola for standard medical evaluations immediately after landing. During the routine medical checks on the recovery ship, NASA requested an additional assessment of the crew members as a precautionary measure, though specific details were not provided.

Three of the astronauts were soon discharged from the hospital, but one NASA crew member remains under observation "as a precautionary measure." NASA has stated that it will not release specific medical information to protect the astronaut's privacy but affirmed that updates will be provided as they become available.

NASA's careful approach to post-mission health assessments underscores its commitment to astronaut safety and well-being during and after missions. As of now, the identity of the hospitalized astronaut has not been disclosed.