# NASA and Russia Clash Over How to Fix ISS Leak! 🚀

**URL:** <https://onehack.st/t/nasa-and-russia-clash-over-how-to-fix-iss-leak/295882>\
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**Created:** [November 17, 2024, 11:04am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/nasa-and-russia-clash-over-how-to-fix-iss-leak/295882 "2024-11-17T11:04:17Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 17, 2024, 11:04am UTC](https://onehack.st/t/nasa-and-russia-clash-over-how-to-fix-iss-leak/295882/1 "2024-11-17T11:04:17Z")

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**Summary:**

1. **Leak on the ISS**  
NASA confirmed that **ISS astronauts are safe** , despite a **5-year ongoing leak** in the Russian segment of the station, with a temporary spike in the leak rate earlier this year.

2. **Disagreement Between NASA and Russia**  
NASA and **Roscosmos** disagree on the cause of the leaks, with Russia citing **micro-vibrations** and NASA suggesting multiple factors like **pressure, mechanical stress** , and **material exposure**.

3. **Safety Concerns**  
While **NASA** believes continued operations are safe, they are working on a resolution by keeping the **hatch closed** between the U.S. and Russian sections until the issue is understood better.

4. **Ongoing Investigations**  
Both agencies are continuing discussions with **academic and industry experts** to evaluate the structural integrity of the ISS and determine the best course of action.

5. **No Clear Timeline**  
There is no clear timeline for the resolution, though both agencies are committed to finding a solution.

**Read more at:** [Space.com](https://www.space.com/space-exploration/international-space-station/the-iss-has-been-leaking-for-5-years-nasa-and-russia-disagree-on-how-to-fix-it)