Context:
Russian space agency Roscosmos reported that two leaks were detected aboard the International Space Station (ISS). One leak has been fixed using a hermetic compound, while work is underway to seal the second; officials said there is no immediate threat to the crew.
Explanation:
- The International Space Station (ISS) is a large habitable artificial satellite placed in low Earth orbit.
- It functions as a space laboratory for research in microgravity, space medicine, biology, physics, material science and Earth observation.
- The ISS is a symbol of international cooperation involving agencies such as NASA, Roscosmos, ESA, JAXA and CSA.
- Space stations require a carefully maintained pressurised environment because astronauts cannot survive in the vacuum of space.
- A leak in a spacecraft or space station may lead to gradual loss of air pressure, requiring quick detection and sealing.
- A hermetic compound is an airtight sealing material used to prevent air or gas leakage.
- Such incidents highlight the challenges of maintaining ageing space infrastructure in orbit.
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