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space1 day ago•7 min saved

Second ISS air leak renews decompression fears in the Russian module

A renewed air leak in the Russian segment of the International Space Station—specifically the tunnel linking the Zvezda module to the rest of the station—has raised decompression concerns after earlier efforts seemed to fix the issue in 2025. The leak’s return is treated as a high-risk, high-consequence problem by NASA and Roscosmos, but crews continue ongoing operations as maintenance budgets strain resources, with the long-term plan to keep the ISS viable until 2032 and hand over to commercial stations in the future.

via Boing Boing|

#air-leak #decompression #iss

science4 days ago•2 min saved

Persistent ISS Leak in Russian Segment Resurfaces After Repairs

NASA and Roscosmos report that the air leak in the ISS’s Russian segment has returned, with a slow pressure drop in the Zvezda transfer tunnel at about one pound per day. Despite previous repair attempts and a 2025 signal suggesting a possible fix, the leak persists, prompting ongoing management of repressurizations as aging station hardware rings ahead of its 2030 retirement. The crew remains safe, and officials continue to pursue a definitive fix while monitoring the situation.

via Gizmodo|

#air-leak #iss #nasa

space5 days ago•5 min saved

ISS Faces Fresh Leak From Russian Module, Reigniting Talks on Its Future

NASA confirmed renewed atmospheric leakage from the Russian PrK transfer tunnel of the International Space Station, at about one pound per day, after a period of stability. There are no crew impacts, but the reoccurrence complicates plans for maintaining ISS operations into the 2030s (or beyond) and intensifies debate over extending the station’s life versus transitioning to private commercial platforms, with NASA and Roscosmos coordinating on next steps.

via Ars Technica|

#iss #leak #nasa

space28 days ago•15 min saved

NASA names Crew-13 quartet for ISS mission with SpaceX

NASA and SpaceX revealed Crew-13 — Jessica Watkins (commander, NASA), Luke Delaney (pilot, NASA), Joshua Kutryk (CSA), and Sergey Teteryatnikov (Roscosmos) — who will fly to the ISS aboard a Crew Dragon in September for a months-long stay, replacing Crew-12.

via USA Today|

#astronauts #international-space-station #nasa

space2 months ago•68 min saved

Progress 94 antenna glitch forces manual docking with ISS

Russia’s Progress 94 cargo freighter failed to deploy an antenna after liftoff, making autonomous docking with the International Space Station impossible. If the antenna cannot be deployed, cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov will manually pilot the spacecraft using a backup system for rendezvous and docking. The freighter carries about 2,500 kilograms of cargo and launched from Baikonur on March 22; docking was originally planned for March 24, with NASA/Roscosmos monitoring and a livestream of the docking.

via Live Science|

#antenna-deployment #iss-docking #kud-sverchkov

space2 months ago•5 min saved

Antenna Glitch Triggers Manual Docking Plan for Russian ISS Cargo Ship

A newly launched Russian Progress 94 cargo spacecraft developed an antenna deployment failure, jeopardizing automated rendezvous with the ISS. Ground teams are evaluating contingency procedures, including a backup manual docking by cosmonaut Sergey Kud-Sverchkov if the antenna cannot deploy. All other systems remain nominal, and docking was planned, with the cargo expected to stay attached to the station for about six months.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#docking #iss #nasa

space-and-spaceflight2 months ago•15 min saved

Progress 94 Faces Antenna Glitch Ahead of ISS Docking

The Progress 94 cargo spacecraft failed to deploy two automated rendezvous antennas on its way to the ISS, jeopardizing its planned autonomous docking. Roscosmos is troubleshooting, and if unresolved a cosmonaut aboard the ISS (Sergey Kud-Sverchkov) could manually dock the spacecraft using TORU. The uncrewed ship carries about 3 tons of supplies and is scheduled to dock on Tuesday, with NASA providing a live stream of the rendezvous.

via Gizmodo|

#docking #international-space-station #nasa

space-exploration2 months ago•53 min saved

Russia eyes 2036 Venus mission to revive Soviet space legacy

Russia plans a 2036 Venus mission named Venera-D, a multi-vehicle project including a lander, balloon and orbiter to study Venus’ atmosphere and clouds for signs of microbial life, aiming to revive the Soviet-era space prestige. The program, in development since 2003, is part of Roscosmos’ broader lunar/planetary ambitions, with officials citing historic Venera landings as a foundation, while other nations pursue their own Venus missions as Moscow presses ahead.

via Space|

#roscosmos #space-exploration #venera-d

policy-and-politics3 months ago•14 min saved

Isaacman rails for Roscosmos talks, eyes Soyuz launch attendance

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman said he plans to meet Roscosmos Director General Dmitry Bakanov and attend the next crewed Soyuz launch to the ISS this summer from Baikonur, a move that could make him the first NASA administrator at a Soyuz launch since 2018. He framed the talks as focused on ISS cooperation but left room for broader NASA–Roscosmos collaboration despite sanctions, following a recent meeting with ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher.

via SpaceNews|

#isaacman #iss #nasa

space3 months ago•4 min saved

ISS Crew 12 to Join Station Ahead of Schedule, Replacing Crew 11

Crew 12—NASA’s Jessica Meir, Jack Hathaway, ESA’s Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos’ Andrey Fedyaev—are set to launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral and dock with the ISS on Thursday, replacing Crew 11 who returned early due to a medical issue. The addition will bring the station to seven crew members and restore two-person NASA spacewalk capability. The flight was moved up after Artemis II was delayed, with the crew in quarantine at the Kennedy Space Center during preflight preparations.

via cbsnews.com|

#esa #international-space-station #nasa

space5 months ago•2 min saved

Russia Plans to Reuse ISS Modules for Its Next Space Station

Russia plans to repurpose its existing ISS modules into a new space station by 2030, abandoning its original ambitious design for a polar orbit station, due to logistical, political, and economic challenges, including reliance on damaged launch facilities and uncertain future funding amid ongoing conflicts.

via extremetech.com|

#2030 #iss #roscosmos

science7 months ago•2 min saved

Russian Cosmonauts Conduct Spacewalk Outside ISS

Two Russian cosmonauts, Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritskiy, are conducting a 5.5-hour spacewalk outside the ISS to perform maintenance and scientific experiments, with live coverage available through NASA and Space.com.

via Space|

#cosmonauts #iss #live-streaming

science9 months ago•2 min saved

Russian Segment of ISS Continues to Leak Air Despite Repairs

The International Space Station's Russian segment continues to leak air despite multiple repair attempts since 2019, with recent efforts slightly reducing the leak but not eliminating it. The issue poses a safety concern, but the crew remains safe, and ongoing international efforts aim to resolve the problem before it worsens. The leak's persistence has delayed some missions, but operations like NASA's Crew-11 are unaffected for now.

via theregister.com|

#air-leak #iss #nasa

science9 months ago•2 min saved

Russian Segment of ISS Continues to Leak Air, Raising Safety Concerns

The Russian segment of the International Space Station continues to leak air despite multiple repair attempts, with the leak rate doubling over six years. Roscosmos and NASA are still working to find a permanent fix, and if unsuccessful, they may consider sealing off the Russian module entirely, which would reduce docking options but allow the station to operate normally.

via Gizmodo|

#air-leak #iss #roscosmos

military1 year ago•6 min saved

Putin's Oreshnik Missile Escalates Tensions with Ukraine and NATO

Russia's Oreshnik missile, recently used in a strike on Ukraine's Dnipro, is revealed to be a hybrid system developed by Roscosmos, traditionally known for space exploration. The missile, initially designed as a carrier rocket for small satellites, has been adapted for military use, highlighting the integration of space and military technologies in Russia. The Oreshnik's development reflects Russia's strategic focus on cost-effective, versatile launch vehicles, with potential applications in both civilian and military sectors.

via Bulgarian Military|

#military #military-technology #oreshnik-missile