Five astronauts aboard the International Space Station took shelter in the SpaceX Dragon capsule on Friday following the detection of a worsening air leak. The crew prepared for evacuation for roughly two hours as safety protocols were enacted.
The air leak was identified aboard the orbiting laboratory, prompting immediate response measures. According to reports, Russia attempted to fix a crack that was determined to be the source of the leak.
The decision to shelter in the SpaceX Dragon capsule followed established emergency procedures for incidents aboard the International Space Station. The Dragon capsule serves as a potential evacuation vehicle for crew members in emergency situations.
Reports indicate that officials are waiting to learn more about what happened aboard the station. The shelter-in-place protocol remained in effect for approximately two hours while the situation was assessed.
The International Space Station, a multinational orbiting laboratory, maintains protocols for various emergency scenarios. The Dragon capsule, manufactured by SpaceX, is designed to serve as both a transport vehicle and an emergency lifeboat for astronauts stationed aboard the ISS.
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