Persistent ISS leaks test the US-Russia space partnership
TL;DR
NASA briefly ordered astronauts to prepare for an emergency departure after Roscosmos flagged ongoing leaks in the Zvezda module; crews did not evacuate as inspections continued and a permanent fix was postponed. The leaks are believed to stem from microscopic cracks; officials say there’s no crew threat, but the episode underscores the fraught US-Russia partnership on the ISS, which is slated to deorbit in 2031.
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