The International Space Station is leaking again
The International Space Station is experiencing a new leak in its Russian segment, which has been a persistent issue. NASA confirmed that the leak, resulting in a loss of about one pound of pressure per day, was detected after recent cargo operations. While there are currently no immediate impacts on station operations or astronaut safety, concerns about the long-term viability of the ISS have been raised.
- ▪NASA confirmed that the Russian segment of the International Space Station has begun leaking atmosphere into space again.
- ▪The leak was detected after Russian cosmonauts unloaded cargo from the Progress 95 cargo spacecraft.
- ▪NASA and Roscosmos are coordinating on next steps, and there are no impacts to station operations.
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- ▪ NASA Highlights 2025 International Space Station Science Results — NASA — Breaking News
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A pound a day Uh-oh, the International Space Station is leaking again “This further confirms the wisdom of the current policy of retiring the ISS in 2030.” Eric Berger – May 21, 2026 12:07 pm | 45 The International Space Station. Credit: NASA The International Space Station. Credit: NASA Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav NASA confirmed Thursday that the Russian segment of the International Space Station has begun leaking atmosphere into space again. It’s an old problem that NASA recently hoped was resolved.
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