NASA Astronauts Temporarily Evacuate Due to ISS Leak Repairs by Russian Cosmonauts
NASA crew takes cover while Russian cosmonauts fix ISS leak

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NASA moved its astronauts to a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft after a leak was detected in the International Space Station's Zvezda module. Russian cosmonauts are repairing the leak, which has doubled in severity. Roscosmos assures that the crew's safety is not at risk.
- 01NASA's Crew-12 mission astronauts were temporarily evacuated to a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft during repairs.
- 02Two leak sites were identified in the Zvezda service module, with one fixed using sealant.
- 03The leak rate increased from 0.5 kg to nearly 1 kg of air per day, prompting urgent repairs.
- 04NASA and Roscosmos have been monitoring cracks in the Zvezda module for some time.
- 05Seven crew members, including astronauts from NASA and the European Space Agency, are currently aboard the ISS.
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NASA's astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were temporarily moved to a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft on Friday due to an air leak detected in the Zvezda service module. This precautionary measure was taken while Russian cosmonauts worked on repairs. NASA spokeswoman Bethany Stevens stated that the move was made 'out of an abundance of caution.' Roscosmos identified two potential leak sites during routine checks, with one being quickly sealed. The leak rate had increased from approximately 0.5 kg of air lost per day to nearly 1 kg, raising concerns about the module's integrity. Despite these issues, Roscosmos confirmed that the situation posed no danger to the crew or the ISS systems, and pressure levels remained stable. After initial repairs, NASA instructed its astronauts to return to normal operations aboard the ISS. The ISS, launched in 1998, is a collaborative effort involving five space agencies, with NASA and Roscosmos managing daily operations.
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The leak and subsequent repairs could affect the operational safety of the ISS and the crew's mission.
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