NASA Astronauts Prepare for Evacuation Amid Space Station Air Leak Repairs
Nasa astronauts ordered to prepare for evacuation during space station air leak repair

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NASA astronauts on the International Space Station were ordered to prepare for evacuation due to an air leak in the Zvezda service module. After donning spacesuits and retreating to their spacecraft, the evacuation order was lifted as repairs progressed, ensuring crew safety.
- 01NASA instructed five astronauts to prepare for evacuation due to a worsening air leak in the Zvezda service module.
- 02The crew was told to don spacesuits and retreat to their docked spacecraft as a precaution.
- 03The 'safe haven' protocol was lifted two hours later, allowing astronauts to return to the space station.
- 04NASA is collaborating with Roscosmos to determine the root cause of the cracks and leaks in the Zvezda module.
- 05Roscosmos confirmed that the pressure aboard the ISS remains stable and does not threaten crew safety.
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NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were ordered to prepare for a potential evacuation due to an air leak in the Zvezda service module. Five crew members were instructed to don spacesuits and retreat to their docked spacecraft as engineers worked to repair a cracked transfer tunnel. This precautionary measure, known as the 'safe haven' protocol, was lifted about two hours later, allowing the astronauts to return to the ISS. NASA spokesperson Bethany Stevens stated that the cracks in the Zvezda module have been a concern for some time and that mitigation measures have been implemented. NASA and its Russian counterpart, Roscosmos, are collaborating to identify the root cause of the leaks. Following new leaks, Roscosmos planned a more extensive repair operation but later paused it for further assessment. Despite the situation, Roscosmos assured that the crew's safety is not at risk, maintaining stable pressure aboard the ISS. Currently, there are seven astronauts on the station.
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