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NASA concerned over potential ‘catastrophic failure’ on ISS

The Weather Channel · 11 days ago
The Weather Channel
The Weather Channel
11 days ago

Questions are rising about safety on the International Space Station. Much of the worry focuses on ongoing cracks and air leaks in a tunnel section of the ISS that connects to a docking port.

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  • NASA plans to phase out the International Space Station within six years.
  • A recent report highlights increasing risks to sustaining ISS operations through 2030. 6s
  • NASA has expressed concerns about the possibility of a catastrophic failure. 13s
  • Ongoing cracks and air leaks in a tunnel section are a primary safety concern. 23s
  • The ISS has operated for 25 years in a harsh space environment. 29s
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