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Cracks in the International Space Station are causing air leaks – how much longer can it remain habitable?

On June 5, 2026, NASA ordered five astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to shelter in a docked spacecraft and prepare to abandon ship. The reason was a longstanding, but worsening, air leak in the Russian part of the station. An hour and a half later, the alert was lifted, allowing the crew toContinue reading "Cracks in the International Space Station are causing air leaks – how much longer can it remain habitable?" The post

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On June 5, 2026, NASA ordered five astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to shelter in a docked spacecraft and prepare to abandon ship due to a worsening air leak in the Russian part of the station. An hour and a half later, the alert was lifted, allowing the crew to resume normal operations.

On June 5, 2026, NASA ordered five astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) to shelter in a docked spacecraft and prepare to abandon ship. The reason was a longstanding, but worsening, air leak in the Russian part of the station. An hour and a half later, the alert was lifted, allowing the crew toContinue reading “Cracks in the International Space Station are causing air leaks – how much longer can it remain habitable?”

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