Astronauts on ISS told to shelter as repairs under way to fix air leaks
Astronauts on the International Space Station were briefly instructed to shelter in the Dragon spacecraft due to air leaks in the Russian Zvezda module. Repairs have been paused while data is assessed, and operations have returned to normal.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing maintenance challenges and safety risks associated with aging infrastructure on the ISS.
Nasa has just released a new update, saying that repairs to the air leak on the Russian part of the International Space Station have been paused.
The report relies on official NASA statements regarding operational safety procedures.
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