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Re:Astronauts on ISS told to shelter as repairs under way to... by danjl on Friday June 05, 2026 @12:33PM (#48414874)
It seems as though the leaks are always in the Russian section? Perhaps this is why. Humans are the weak link. Damn breathers.
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Re:Astronauts on ISS told to shelter as repairs under way to... by threwrfaway on Friday June 05, 2026 @05:48PM (#48418798)
1980s Soviet metallurgy isnt known for corrosion resistance. Now the whole skin is made of that metal.

Don't forget the module we're talking about was built in the 80s originally intended for MIR 2. It's been in service since 2000.

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