Roscosmos Detects and Addresses ISS Leaks

Roscosmos detected two leaks aboard the International Space Station (ISS), with no immediate threat to the crew. A leak in the Zvezda module's transition chamber has been sealed, and actions are underway to fix another on the conical part. The situation is stable.

Roscosmos Detects and Addresses ISS Leaks
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Russian state space agency Roscosmos announced on Friday that it had identified two leaks on the International Space Station (ISS), though they pose no immediate danger to the crew aboard.

According to a statement from Roscosmos, the first leak, which was found when the transition chamber compartment of the Zvezda module was pressurized, has been repaired using a hermetic compound. Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to seal a second leak located on the conical part of the transition chamber compartment.

Roscosmos assured that the situation does not threaten the safety of the crew or onboard systems, with pressure on the ISS maintained at stable levels.

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