The saga of the International Space Station air leak took a worrying turn Friday
Summary
Ars Technica reports that an air leak on the International Space Station prompted a precautionary shelter order for US astronauts as Russian cosmonauts worked to repair the leak on the Zvezda module. NASA and Roscosmos coordinated a temporary safety pause, with repairs involving sealant application and ongoing measurements. The incident underscores the challenges of maintaining an aging space station and the collaborative dynamic between US and Russian space agencies.