Air Leak Rate At Russia's ISS Zvezda Module Halves After Crack Sealed With Tape
Daniyal Sohail Published October 16, 2020 | 03:20 PM
The air leak rate in the Russian Zvezda module of the International Space Station has halved after the crack in the intermediate compartment was sealed with tape, according to the crew's communication with Earth, broadcast by NASA
MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 16th October, 2020) The air leak rate in the Russian Zvezda module of the International Space Station has halved after the crack in the intermediate compartment was sealed with tape, according to the crew's communication with Earth, broadcast by NASA.
Earlier, Russian cosmonauts sealed the source of the air leak. On Thursday night, they once again closed the hatch to the "leaking" compartment to control pressure.
On Friday, cosmonaut Anatoly Ivanishin informed the Moscow-based Mission Control Center that the pressure in the compartment had declined by 52 mm Hg to 681 mm Hg over 11.5 hours, while the leak rate had fallen to 4 mm per hour from 7-9 mm per hour.
The cosmonaut noted that the pressure continued to fall, but at a slower pace. He also suggested trying US patches to seal the crack.
Russian space agency Roscosmos earlier told Sputnik that the air leak posed no threat to the crew.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Russia targets Ukraine railways as Western aid due to arrive
Football: French Ligue 1 table
Miner Anglo American rejects BHP's near $39-billion takeover bid
115 held for selling roti at higher rate
New Zealand cricket CEO visits PSCA, expresses satisfaction over security arrang ..
NAB Lahore holds open court, promises compensations for victims
2 injured over money dispute
At least 10 people killed in Brazil fire: officials
'Transforming Punjab Agriculture' plan to help develop farm sector on modern lin ..
Chairman PRCS engages in humanitarian collaboration with ambassador of Morocco
US stocks rebound on tech earnings, London hits new record
Junta-led Burkina Faso suspends BBC, Voice of America for two weeks
More Stories From Technology
-
PITB HR Wing organizes Eid Milan celebration for children at PITB Day Care Center located in ASTP
3 hours ago -
SONY x TECNO - is this for real?
3 hours ago -
Punjab CM inaugurates Pakistan’s first Virtual Women Police Station
3 days ago -
Pro Tips: How to Capture Stunning Portraits with the Aura Light Portrait of vivo V30 5G
4 days ago -
Itel celebrates launch of S24—a new brand identity
5 days ago -
Realme C53 Price Slash: High-Tech Meets High Style at New Low Price!
6 days ago
-
Take Charge, Live Free: Empower Your Life with Infinix NOTE 40 Series
8 days ago -
PTA Undertakes Consultation with All Pakistan Network Association (APNA) on Proposed Class Value Add ..
8 days ago -
Vivo V30 5G: The Perfect Blend of Enhanced Photography and Premium Design
9 days ago -
PITB's Regional Plan 9 invites applications for its newly launched incubation centers in Rawalpindi, ..
10 days ago -
Pakistan calls for enhanced information integrity on digital platforms
10 days ago -
Infinix NOTE 40 Series vs. the Competition: Why It Stands Out
11 days ago