The ISS Is Leaking Air

The ISS has been leaking for 5 years. NASA and Russia disagree on how to fix it
Crew-8 commander Matthew Dominick says NASA is carefully making decisions for astronaut safety while the ISS deals with a leak, and spacesuit issues, related to aging hardware.
The ISS Is Leaking Air—And NASA and Russia Can’t Agree Why
For the past five years, air has been escaping through a Russian section of the International Space Station (ISS) at an increasing rate. NASA and its Russian counterpart, Roscosmos, are still in disagreement over the root cause of the leak, as well as the severity of the consequences.
NASA Worries Leaky Russian Module Could Endanger ISS
The multinational effort to assemble the station was a huge success, and the ISS has avoided any major incidents thanks to careful management and maintenance. But it is getting old, and the cracks are beginning to show—literally.
‘Possibility of a catastrophic failure’: Inside the space station leak problem that has NASA worried
Leaks are affecting a key part of the International Space Station. NASA and Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, are not seeing eye to eye about the level of risk.
How Severe Is the ISS Leak? US and Russia Clash on Issue
NASA and Russia at odds over cause and severity of the International Space Station's leak risks, including possibility of "catastrophic failure."
NASA concerns about persistent oxygen leak aboard International Space Station
The station has been leaking air for five years, and NASA is concerned that this might indicate a potential failure in the structural integrity of the International Space Station.
ISS Is Leaking. NASA Thinks That Could Be 'Catastrophic'
With astronauts stranded on the International Space Station for months, you may have forgotten all about the aging space station's persistent air leaks. Well, they're still there and, according to NASA,
NASA Believes International Space Station Leak Can Be 'Catastrophic'
NASA has growing concerns about a continuous air leak on a Russian section of the International Space Station (ISS) that has ...
NASA sounds alarm over ISS leak – growing concerns for astronaut safety and station integrity
A persistent leak on the International Space Station has escalated tensions between NASA and Roscosmos. While both agencies ...
All astronauts on the ISS are in 'outstanding health': NASA's chief medical officer debunks tabloid rumors
Both Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are in good health on the ISS, NASA confirms, despite tabloid rumors suggesting ...
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NASA dealing with aging ISS and spacewalk hardware: 'None of our spacesuits are spring chickens'
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NASA says Starliner astronauts Suni Williams, Butch Wilmore 'in good health' on ISS
Amid public concern, NASA said the Starliner astronauts and the other five spacefarers living in orbit "undergo routine ...
Starliner astronauts are healthy and not losing weight, NASA says
NASA has denied rumors that two of its astronauts are losing weight on the ISS, saying they are in outstanding health.
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All astronauts still in good health on ISS, NASA flight surgeon says amid new tabloid rumors
Both Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are in good health on the ISS, NASA confirms, despite tabloid rumors suggesting ...
NASA Set to Resume ISS Spacewalks in 2025 After Terrifying Spacesuit Leaks
NASA plans to resume spacewalks in 2025 after a spacesuit leak forced the agency to suspend extravehicular activity in June ...