ISS Astronauts Take Shelter in SpaceX Dragon Due to Air Leak
ISS astronauts had to shelter in place in the SpaceX Dragon capsule because of an air leak
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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) sheltered in the SpaceX Dragon capsule after an air leak was detected in the transfer tunnel. Russian cosmonauts paused repair efforts as NASA monitors the situation. The cracks have been a long-standing issue, prompting concerns and previous temporary fixes.
- 01Five out of seven astronauts on the ISS sheltered in the SpaceX Dragon capsule designated as a 'safe haven'.
- 02The air leak was discovered in the Zvezda service module transfer tunnel, which has had cracks for approximately six years.
- 03NASA and Roscosmos have been collaborating on addressing the issue, with future repairs expected to be more extensive.
- 04NASA spokesperson Bethany Stevens confirmed that astronauts have resumed normal operations while repair efforts are paused.
- 05Previous patchwork fixes have been implemented, but a long-term solution is still needed.
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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were instructed to shelter in the SpaceX Dragon capsule due to an air leak discovered in the Zvezda service module transfer tunnel. This situation arose when Russian cosmonauts were docking a cargo ship and identified cracks in the tunnel, which have been a concern for around six years. Five of the seven astronauts took refuge in the Dragon capsule, classified as a 'safe haven', while the cosmonauts attempted repairs. However, these efforts have been temporarily halted for further assessment. NASA spokesperson Bethany Stevens stated that astronauts have resumed their regular activities aboard the ISS, and both NASA and the Russian Space Agency Roscosmos are working together to find a solution to the leaks. The ongoing issue with the cracks has previously led to makeshift repairs that were not intended for long-term effectiveness. Future repair missions are anticipated to be more comprehensive, aiming to resolve the leaks permanently.
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The air leak situation poses safety risks for astronauts aboard the ISS, requiring immediate attention and potential evacuation protocols.
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