Astronaut in emergency ISS evacuation gives update on life back on Earth

Mike Fincke after his crew splashed down last month (Picture: Reuters)

The Nasa astronaut whose health scare prompted the US space agency’s first medical evacuation has been named as Mike Fincke.

Fincke, 58, came forward in a statement yesterday evening but did not reveal what the medical condition was.

He stressed, however, that his condition stabilised thanks to his crew and surgeons on the ground.

The veteran said: ‘I’m doing very well and continuing standard post-flight...