NASA investigates major air leak on ISS with daily loss of 1.7 kg of air daily; will it affect Sunita Williams and crew on board?
NASA investigates a worsening air leak in the ISS’s Russian segment, losing 1.7 kg of air daily. Classified as high-risk, the leak’s root cause remains under study. Mitigations include keeping affected hatches closed, affecting docking ports. Challenges include maintaining ISS operations amidst other risks and preparing for its eventual deorbit.