Concerns Over Air Leak Prompt Sheltering and Evacuation Alerts for ISS Astronauts
Recent reports confirm that astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) have been forced to take shelter in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft due to an ongoing air leak. NASA initially issued evacuation alerts as the situation deteriorated, prompting crew members to prepare for possible evacuation. However, after assessment and repair attempts, the agency has since lifted the shelter order, allowing astronauts to return to their normal duties. Meanwhile, Russian cosmonauts are addressing new leaks as the saga of the ISS air leak continues to unfold.
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