A pressure leak on the International Space Station (ISS) has delayed the launch of the Axiom 4 Mission, a four-person crewed mission. The leak was discovered and sealed by Russian scientists, who reported that the segment is now holding pressure.
While the situation might seem alarming, NASA assures that the seven astronauts on board are not in immediate danger. However, this leak is part of ongoing maintenance concerns at the ISS, which has led to a plan to retire the station by 2030.
The Axiom 4 Mission was previously delayed due to propellant leaks and bad weather conditions. The new launch date has not been announced yet, but NASA will provide an update once it becomes available.
Commander Peggy Whitson and pilot Shubhanshu Shukla, along with mission specialists Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski from Poland and Tibor Kapu from Hungary, will be part of the crew. The delay is a reminder that space missions often come with unexpected challenges, but the safety of astronauts remains the top priority.
Source: https://people.com/international-space-station-air-leak-causes-delay-for-axiom-4-mission-11754513