ISS Air Leak Prompts Emergency Evacuation Protocol Aboard International Space Station
HOUSTON — A sudden air leak aboard the International Space Station has triggered an emergency evacuation protocol, according to NASA officials. The incident occurred at approximately 0230 GMT when sensors detected a rapid pressure drop in the Destiny laboratory module. The three crew members, including an American astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts, evacuated to the Russian segment as a precaution, where they are confirmed safe and stable. Ground teams in Houston and Moscow identified the source as a minor hull breach in the Zarya module, which has been temporarily sealed. Engineers are analyzing repair options, and a return to normal operations is expected within 24 hours.