Leak on space station triggers brief safety alert

Astronauts working on the International Space Station briefly sheltered in a docked capsule yesterday as Russian colleagues assessed leak repairs, NASA said. Five astronauts had briefly entered the docked Dragon spacecraft as a preca

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Published 6 June 2026, 8:00 · Updated 18:12

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Leak on space station triggers brief safety alert

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Astronauts working on the International Space Station briefly sheltered in a docked capsule yesterday as Russian colleagues assessed leak repairs, NASA said.

Five astronauts had briefly entered the docked Dragon spacecraft as a precautionary measure -- the capsule functions as a lifeboat of sorts in the case an evacuation is needed.

NASA gave the all clear and the astronauts were able to return to their stations.

Leak on space station triggers brief safety alert

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