ISS reports new air leak in Russian module, ongoing problem since 2019
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Summary
The International Space Station is experiencing another air leak in the PrK module, a narrow transfer tunnel on the Russian segment. This is a recurring problem that has plagued the 27-year-old orbiting station since 2019. NASA had previously announced in January that the module had reached a "stable condition" after multiple inspections and sealant applications, but the latest leak confirms the issue persists.
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The 27-year-old orbiting space station has been plagued with air leaks since 2019 in a part of the station called the PrK module
In January, NASA announced that the PrK module had finally reached a 'stable condition' after multiple inspections and sealant
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