Space Station Crew Discovers Dangerous Leak Between Pods - Apollo 13 Parallels

In summary, the conversation discusses the risk and danger associated with space exploration and the lack of proper funding for maintenance and equipment. The recent incident of a leak on the International Space Station highlights the need for better collaboration among multinational agencies for successful space exploration. The potential for accidents and the public's reaction to them is also a concern. Overall, there is a need for better support and resources for space programs in order to ensure safe and successful missions.
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Zeropaxx
incase anyone cares. The bump in the night that the crew of the International space station heard was that of a leak, between pods. There will be a "BOOOM!" if you know what I mean. I guess kind of like Apollo 13.
 
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Sunspot Groups 484 & 486

A year ago, we were warned;
http://www.spacetoday.net/Summary/1262
Its not hard to see what’s going on here. Sunspot Groups 484 and 486 are blasting Earth and the poor ISS;
http://washingtontimes.com/upi-breaking/20031127-090739-7747r.htm
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=624&ncid=624&e=1&u=/ap/20031127/ap_on_sc/russia_space_noise [Broken]
Oh Gee, the Mars Instruments fail once more (C’mon NASA. Stop treating the public like idiots!)
http://www.spacetoday.net/Summary/2048
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2003/12nov_haywire.htm?list754076 [Broken]

In New Scientist (1 November 2003 edition) there is an article on Page 4 entitled “Would You Boldly Go?”;
“Being an astronaut on the space station just got riskier. Sensors that monitor air and water quality as well as radiation levels have been broken for a number of months. And systems that monitor the crew’s vital signs have been producing irregular data.
Yet NASA’s latest mission to the space station was approved despite the concerns of two of its medical experts about the “the continued degradation” of equipment, according to the minutes of a meeting at Johnson Space Center in Houston.

In September, two NASA medical experts refused to sign flight certificates authorising the mission. …”

That’s just for starters. I won’t even bother posting my conversations with Dr. SOHO. I'd be worried if I was up on the ISS.
 
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i think the real future in space exploration lies in multinational agencies. there's some collaboration now, but if more countries contributed to a single program, think how much more funding they'd have! funding seems to be the main problem now, as nasa's budget along with every other program is shrinking. many many many accidents could be avoided if they had the necessary funds to keep instruments and equipment well-maintained.

the public will more than likely call for an end to NASA if there's another catastrophe. that's not the answer though, our future lies in space.
 

1. What caused the leak on the space station?

The leak on the space station was caused by a small puncture in the connecting hose between two pods. This puncture was likely due to wear and tear over time.

2. How did the crew discover the leak?

The crew discovered the leak when they noticed a decrease in air pressure in one of the pods. They then conducted a thorough inspection and found the puncture in the connecting hose.

3. Was the leak immediately dangerous to the crew?

The leak was not immediately dangerous to the crew as they were able to detect it early and take necessary precautions. However, if left unchecked, it could have become a serious issue.

4. Are there any similarities between this incident and the Apollo 13 mission?

Yes, there are some parallels between this incident and the Apollo 13 mission. Both involved unexpected malfunctions that threatened the safety of the crew and required quick thinking and problem-solving skills to overcome.

5. How did the crew handle the situation and fix the leak?

The crew quickly identified the source of the leak and used materials on board to patch the puncture in the connecting hose. They also worked together to redistribute the air and pressure in the pods to ensure the safety of everyone on board.

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