ISS air leaks spark safe-haven orders as astronauts brace for repairs
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Two air leaks were detected in the ISS Zvezda module, prompting protective shelter-in-place and an elevated safety posture for the Crew-12 astronauts as Roscosmos undertakes repairs; NASA initially ordered safe-haven procedures but later reversed them, allowing a return once repairs paused. There was no immediate threat to the spacecraft, and officials continue discussions on extending the station’s life.
- Astronauts took shelter and prepared to evacuate after air leak on ISS The Independent
- Astronauts told to return to International Space Station after sheltering over air leak repairs BBC
- NASA directs its ISS crew members to board spacecraft amid leak repair attempt CNN
- NASA reverses evacuation alert order for astronauts aboard space station Reuters
- International Space Station astronauts resume normal duties after evacuation order The Guardian
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