NASA Faces Unresolved ISS Air Leak Amidst Spacesuit Concerns

The International Space Station (ISS) has been experiencing air leaks for five years, with engineers from NASA and Russia unable to determine the exact cause. While Russian engineers believe continued operations are safe, NASA has expressed concerns about the structural integrity of the Russian segment, the PrK. As a precaution, the hatch between the US and Russian sections is closed during certain operations. NASA has enlisted independent experts to investigate the issue further, highlighting the challenges of maintaining the aging space station.