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NASA directed five ISS crew members to shelter in a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft after detecting air leaks in the Russian segment. The leaks occurred in a 43-foot-long transfer tube adjacent to the Zvezda module. Russian astronauts repaired one leak and chose more expensive repairs for the other. NASA spokesperson Bethany Stevens confirmed the decision on June 5, 2026. Crew members returned to normal duties after a few hours.
NASA ordered astronauts on the International Space Station to shelter in their spacecraft and prepare for possible evacuation after a worsening air leak in the Russian Zvezda service module's transfer tunnel. The four astronauts on Crew-12 received orders at 9.04am ET to enter their Crew Dragon spacecraft and don spacesuits. The leak is in the transfer tunnel of the Zvezda service module. This action ensures crew safety in case of emergency evacuation.
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