What's happened
Russian space agency confirms ongoing air leak but assures no danger to crew or station
Why it matters
The ongoing air leak in the Russian segment of the International Space Station is significant as it highlights the challenges of maintaining an aging space outpost and the importance of international cooperation in space exploration.
What the papers say
The Independent and Business Insider UK emphasize the Russian space agency's assurance that the air leak poses no threat to the crew or the station, while The Guardian and AP News provide additional context about the ongoing efforts to monitor and repair the leak.
How we got here
The Russian segment of the International Space Station has been experiencing air leaks since 2020, with ongoing efforts to locate and fix potential spots of the leak.
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