NASA orders astronauts to take shelter after new leak aboard the International Space Station

By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/nasa-orders-astronauts-to-take-shelter-after-new-leak-aboard-the-international-space-station Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter NASA orders astronauts to take shelter after new leak aboard the International Space Station Science Jun 5, 2026 11:50 AM EDT 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. READ MORE: NASA declares its Mars Maven spacecraft dead after 6 months of silence The decision was made "out of an abundance of caution," NASA spokesperson Bethany Stevens said via X. Grow your mind Subscribe to our Science Newsletter to explore the wide worlds of science, health and technology. 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. WATCH: NASA shares plans to construct moon base The space agencies have been working to determine the cause of the cracks. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now