NASA orders astronauts to take shelter after new leak aboard the ISS
Jun 05, 2026
NASA on Friday ordered astronauts to take shelter after a fresh leak was detected aboard the International Space Station.The five astronauts moved into the SpaceX capsule that is docked at the station while cosmonauts worked to
fix the leak, which is on the Russian side of the orbiting laboratory.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | NASA plans moon base bigger than cities and the hardware is already on orderThe decision was made out of an abundance of caution, NASA spokesperson Bethany Stevens said via X.That part of the space station has suffered from cracks and leaks over the years. NASA said Roscosmos decided to do a more extensive repair after fresh leaks were found.IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | Artemis II crew splashes down in Pacific, ending historic moon missionThe space agencies have been working to determine the cause of the cracks.
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