ISS astronauts moved to spacecraft due to module leak

An incident aboard the International Space Station (ISS) prompted the relocation of five astronauts to the "Dragon" spacecraft. The astronauts, comprising the four members of SpaceX Crew-12 and US astronaut Chris Williams, were instructed to move as a safety precaution while repairs were conducted on a module.

The leak was identified in a transfer tunnel linked to the Swesda module. NASA spokesperson Bethany Stevens noted on the platform X that "cracks have always been a problem that NASA monitors very closely." Due to new fissures, the Russian space agency Roscosmos opted to undertake "more extensive repairs."

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The cracks have always been a problem that NASA monitors very closely.

While the astronauts sought refuge in the "Dragon" spacecraft for approximately two hours, NASA initiated initial repair efforts. Following these preliminary actions, the crew was given the all-clear to return to the main ISS habitat, according to the NASA spokesperson.

The "Dragon" spacecraft, operated by SpaceX, has the capacity to accommodate up to seven individuals. The ISS has a continuous human presence for about 25 years, during which time crews have faced multiple leak incidents, including some affecting the Swesda module. The station has also been evacuated previously due to potential collisions with space debris.

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