NASA Almost Evacuated The ISS Because Russia Wanted To Drill The Hull And Use A Saw To Fix A Leak
NASA almost evacuated the ISS due to Russia's unapproved leak repair plan
📍 Where it landed
NASA rejected Roscosmos’ proposal to drill into the hull of the ISS to repair a leak, prompting astronauts to prepare for a potential evacuation. The incident highlighted escalating tensions between the agencies over safety protocols and long-standing structural issues.
Coverage of the event faded without a confirmed resolution to the leak or further cooperation on repairs.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
The obvious questions
What was the reason for the potential evacuation of the ISS?
A potential evacuation was considered due to Russia's proposed method to fix an air leak, which involved drilling into the hull and using a saw.
Which space agencies are involved in the incident?
NASA and Roscosmos, the Russian space agency, are involved in the incident.
What is the current status of the air leak repairs?
Coverage does not yet specify the current status of the leak or the evacuation preparations.
The story so far
Astronauts on the International Space Station were prepared to evacuate during air leak repairs. Coverage does not yet specify the current status of the leak or the evacuation preparations.
According to coverage from EL PAÍS English, Irish Examiner, and Aviation Week, the incident has highlighted mistrust between Russia and the US regarding the space station. The Register and Jalopnik report that NASA rejected a Russian proposal to drill into the hull and use a saw to fix the leak.
The situation is being monitored by NASA and other space agencies, with some outlets like Ars Technica suggesting that Russia may finally address long-term cracks in the space station. Hackaday and other sources are exploring the potential consequences of Russia's actions on the ISS module.
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The reporting (8)
- A Cold War 250 miles up: Mistrust between Russia and the US poisons the International Space Station EL PAÍS English · 47d ago
- The Next Outpost: NASA’s Plans for Replacing the Aging International Space Station U.S. Government Accountability Office (.gov) · 47d ago
- International Space Station astronauts stood ready to evacuate during air leak repairs Irish Examiner · 47d ago
- NASA Safety Panel Praises Space Station For Air Leak Actions Aviation Week · 47d ago
- NASA said nyet to Roscosmos plan to cut into leaky ISS segment The Register · 47d ago
- What Happens If Russia Shuts The Door On Their Leaky ISS Module? Hackaday · 47d ago
- Russia appears set to finally address long-term, serious space station cracks Ars Technica · 47d ago
- NASA Almost Evacuated The ISS Because Russia Wanted To Drill The Hull And Use A Saw To Fix A Leak Jalopnik · 47d ago
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