NASA tells astronauts to shelter in SpaceX Dragon due to new ISS leaks
NASA has directed five astronauts on the ISS to shelter in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule while Russian cosmonauts perform repairs on a leaking service module. The leaks have been a recurring issue for the aging station.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the operational risks associated with the aging ISS and the increasing reliance on commercial space partners like SpaceX.
NASA has told five astronauts aboard the International Space Station to shelter in a docked SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft while their Russian counterparts try to repair a leaking service module.
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