Recent reports of leaks on the International Space Station have sparked concerns about a need for evacuation.
Speculation has been growing over leaks on the International Space Station , with reports in the media suggesting that
and Russia's space agency, Roscosmos, currently manage the situation by keeping the leaky hatch closed when possible, effectively minimizing risk.In September 2024, a new OIG report noted that leaks remain a primary concern, highlighting cracks and air losses as ongoing safety risks.Following the report,
and Roscosmos have been working together to identify the root cause, monitor for new cracks and assess overall station integrity.Is the Situation on the ISS Serious?While the ISS is indeed losing small amounts of air into space, the leaks are currently manageable.In April 2024, the leak rate reached a high of 3.7 pounds of air per day. To put that into perspective, the atmospheric pressure exerted on a square inch of Earth's surface weighs around 15 pounds.
's risk management system.
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