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International Space Station astronauts resume normal duties after evacuation order
Crew previously told to enter docked spacecraft and don spacesuits in case an air leak worsened
TL;DR
- Astronauts on the ISS were previously on evacuation alert due to an increasing air leak.
- The alert was issued as a precaution while repairs were being prepared.
- Roscosmos has paused structural repairs to assess measurements and data.
- NASA has instructed the crew to end safe haven procedures and return to planned operations.
- The air leaks are in the Zvezda service module, a key structure of the ISS.
- The leak rate escalated from one pound to two pounds of air per day.
- Roscosmos stated there is no immediate threat to the crew and that one leak was sealed, with preparations underway for the second.
- NASA and Roscosmos are working collaboratively to address the leaks and find a more permanent resolution.