NASA astronaut Christina Koch sustained a broken leg following a fall from the space shuttle Endeavour on April 8, 2026, at 08:04, according to reports. Koch, a 47-year-old physician, was participating in a mission for Artemis II, a planned lunar landing. The fall occurred during preparations for the mission.
Koch had previously experienced a similar injury during a fall from the Endeavour. The incident occurred while she was preparing for the lunar landing. Koch’s injury has impacted the Artemis II mission timeline.
Further updates will be provided as they become available.
