Tensions between NASA and Russia’s Roscosmos have escalated after NASA warned of a potential “catastrophic failure” due to an air leak in the Russian module of the International Space Station (ISS).
At last week’s meeting, NASA attributed the leak to multiple stress factors, while Roscosmos dismissed these concerns as “unrealistic,” blaming micro-vibrations instead.
The leak, which has persisted for five years, has become more severe, now losing 1.7 kg of air daily. Watch a space analyst discuss the leak.
While both agencies work on a resolution, the affected module remains closed except during cargo operations.