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Russia's space agency Roscosmos intended to cut into part of the International Space Station (ISS) to determine the extent of leaks in the aging structure, but NASA found an 'elevated risk' and the plan was called off.
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International Space Station (ISS)
Who
NASA, Roscosmos, SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts, NASA astronaut Chris Williams, ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen
What
Russia's space agency Roscosmos intended to cut into part of the International Space Station (ISS) to determine the extent of leaks in the aging structure, but NASA found an 'elevated risk' and the plan was called off.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT · 4h 12m ago
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International Space Station (ISS) ·
Why
Roscosmos sought to determine the extent of leaks in the aging Zvezda segment, but NASA feared the cutting method could have created unpredictable loads on other cracks and compromised the structure.
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NASA's intervention prevented a high-risk proposal to cut into the Zvezda module, highlighting ongoing concerns about the structural integrity of the aging ISS segment and potentially leading to its permanent sealing, which would affect docking operations.
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