Air leak on the International Space Station forces crew to start evacuation plans
An air leak on the International Space Station (ISS) prompted astronauts to take shelter in their docked spacecraft as a precaution. NASA and Roscosmos have been addressing structural cracks in the Zvezda module since 2019, with the leak recently reappearing. Although the situation was managed without immediate evacuation, it raises concerns about the future of the aging space station, which is set to be retired in 2032.
- ▪Astronauts aboard the ISS sheltered in their docked SpaceX Crew Dragon due to an air leak.
- ▪The leak, which has been an ongoing issue since 2019, was discovered to have returned after a pressure drop was noted.
- ▪NASA has stated that the air leak poses no immediate risk to the crew, but it highlights concerns about the aging station's future.
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Home / WorldAir leak on the International Space Station forces crew to start evacuation plansDaily Telegraph UK5 Jun, 2026 08:55 PM3 mins to readSubscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription. Subscribe now to listen.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Sign in hereListening to articles is free for open-access content—explore other articles or learn more about text-to-speech.SaveShareShare this articleCopy LinkEmailFacebookTwitter/XLinkedInRedditResidents of the ageing International Space Station were forced into their docked spacecraft after an air leak threatened a full-scale evacuation. Photo / NasaResidents of the ageing International Space Station were forced into their docked spacecraft after an air leak threatened a full-scale evacuation.
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