NASA confirms space station cracking a "highest" risk and consequence problem

NASA's inspector general report reveals a worrying increase in the leak rate from less than 1 pound per day to 3.7 pounds, indicating a serious risk.

Despite investigations, the cause of the leak in the PrK module remains unknown, with focus narrowed to faulty internal and external welds.

NASA has sought to alleviate fears surrounding the aging International Space Station, but the cracking issue has warranted its highest level of risk concern—reflecting significant operational challenges.

If the leak in the Russian PrK module worsens, the operational capacity of the ISS may diminish by reducing docking ports from four to three.

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