NASA Astronauts Briefly Shelter in SpaceX Craft Amid ISS Leak Repair

Temporary safety measure taken during Russian service module repair on International Space Station

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NASA briefly had five astronauts aboard the International Space Station shelter in a docked SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft on Friday, while their Russian counterparts attempted to repair a leaking service module. [...] This story has been updated to reflect that the shelter has ended.

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NASA confirmed Thursday that the Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS) is experiencing atmospheric leaks again, a problem previously thought resolved. The leaks, caused by microscopic cracks in the PrK module, are being managed by reducing pressure, with no immediate impact on station operations or astronauts.

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NASA Astronauts Briefly Shelter in SpaceX Craft Amid ISS Leak Repair

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