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ISS astronauts shelter in SpaceX Dragon due to air leak

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Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were directed to shelter in a SpaceX Dragon capsule due to an air leak discovered in the transfer tunnel. Russian cosmonauts attempted a repair, but these efforts have been paused for further assessment. The leaks stem from cracks in the Zvezda service module's transfer tunnel, a recurring issue that has been managed with temporary fixes for years. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses an ongoing issue with an existing space station, not a new release or significant event. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=2 ai=0.0]

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ISS astronauts shelter in SpaceX Dragon due to air leak

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COVERAGE [2]

  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Lawrence Bonk) ·

    ISS astronauts had to shelter in place in the SpaceX Dragon capsule because of an air leak

    We're waiting to learn more about what happened aboard the International Space Station.

  2. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    The ISS has a major air leak, forcing NASA crew to take shelter in Dragon capsule

    Business is back to normal in the orbital station, but one of two newly discovered leaks is still unrepaired

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