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NASA has directed crew members to shelter in a SpaceX Dragon capsule following new leaks detected in the Russian ISS service module. This operational contingency underscores the ongoing reliability concerns regarding the aging station's Russian segment and accelerates discussions on transitioning to commercial modules. The incident highlights critical infrastructure risks that will influence future decisions on ISS longevity and commercial replacement strategies.
NASA briefly sheltered space station astronauts in SpaceX’s Dragon due to leaks

The space agency said Roscosmos discovered new leaks in the Russian service module.
NASA has told five astronauts aboard the International Space Station to shelter in a docked SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft while their Russian counterparts try to repair a leaking service module. NASA spokesperson Bethany Stevens wrote in an X post on Friday…
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