NASA has concerns about the structural integrity of the Russian module and the "possibility of a catastrophic failure," per ISS Advisory Committee chair Bob Cabana

Leaks are affecting a key part of the International Space Station. NASA and Russia’s space agency, Roscosmos, are not seeing eye to eye about the level of risk.

This fall, NASA released photos of astronaut Suni Williams—who is currently living on the International Space Station (ISS)—that triggered an onslaught of tabloid and social media rumors speculating about her health.

NASA worries that a leak aboard the International Space Station could lead to a catastrophic failure if not fixed in time — but not everyone agrees.

The station has been leaking air for five years, and NASA is concerned that this might indicate a potential failure in the structural integrity of the International Space Station.

NASA and Roscosmos clash over the worsening ISS air leak, raising crew safety concerns and highlighting unresolved technical issues.

Depending on the weather, people will have an opportunity to see the International Space Station for up to 5 minutes every night this week in Salina.

A recent report out last month from NASA’s Office of the Inspector General highlighted some of the big challenges to keeping the ISS flying safely until 2030.

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