Astronauts return to ISS after sheltering during air leak repair attempt
Astronauts on the International Space Station were ordered to shelter in a docked spacecraft following a worsening air leak in the Russian segment. While repairs were attempted by cosmonauts, the crew remained on standby for potential evacuation as a safety precaution.
Why it matters
The persistent nature of these leaks highlights the aging infrastructure of the ISS and the ongoing safety challenges faced by international crews in orbit.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Pallab Ghosh , science correspondent, and Dan Sales Reuters Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) were ordered to shelter in an attached spacecraft after the structure suddenly started leaking more air.
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