Astronauts on International Space Station take shelter in SpaceX Dragon as cosmonauts try to fix air leak
NASA has directed astronauts on the International Space Station to shelter in a SpaceX Dragon capsule while Russian cosmonauts perform repairs on a persistent air leak in the Zvezda service module. The leak has been a recurring issue that recently required more extensive intervention.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the aging infrastructure of the ISS and the ongoing reliance on international cooperation for space safety.
Missions International Space Station Astronauts on International Space Station take shelter in SpaceX Dragon as cosmonauts try to fix air leak News By Mike Wall published 5 June 2026 "Out of an abundance of caution, NASA has directed all four of the agency's SpaceX Crew-12 members and NASA astronaut Chris Williams to assume an elevated safety posture in the Dragon spacecraft while the repair is underway."
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