ISS Air Leak Prompts Astronaut Shelter, Highlights US-Russia Space Tensions

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Published: 2026-06-20
Category: science
Source: El Pais in English
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NASA astronauts on the International Space Station were directed to shelter in a Crew Dragon capsule following an air leak in the Zvezda module. This incident occurred after Roscosmos proceeded with repairs unilaterally, underscoring increasing distrust between the U.S. and Russian space agencies. The event triggered a reinforced safety protocol and raised concerns about collaborative operations on the orbital outpost.

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