Nick Pope, a former civil servant, stated, "Leaving it too late could lead to a disaster that would kill not only the astronauts, but also NASA's reputation." This highlights the potential consequences of inaction.
NASA's tracking of 50 'areas of concern' related to a leak on the Russian side of the ISS shows the urgency of the situation, as American astronauts are on standby for emergency evacuation.
Despite the leak being first detected in 2019, it has worsened to alarming rates, peaking at a loss of 3.7 lbs of air per day, indicating a failure to effectively address the issue.
NASA has promoted the leak to a 'top safety risk' as they continue to struggle with sealing it, signaling the critical nature of the situation for astronaut safety.
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