"NASA Monitors Air Leak in Russian ISS Module, Assures Crew Safety"
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Russia's space agency reported an air leak on its section of the International Space Station, but assured that it poses no threat to the crew or the station itself. NASA confirmed the leak in the Zvezda module and stated that it is small but growing, with no impact on crew safety or the ongoing Crew-8 mission. This is not the first time an air leak has been detected on the ISS, and comes amid Russia's plans to withdraw from the station after 2024, while the US aims to continue operating it until 2030.
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