NASA 處理國際太空站空氣洩漏問題
NASA Addresses Air Leak on International Space Station
Updated at: June 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
多年來，國際太空站(ISS)一直在處理其俄羅斯艙段的持續空氣洩漏問題，特別是在星辰號服務艙的PrK轉移通道內。
For several years, the International Space Station (ISS) has dealt with ongoing air leaks in its Russian segment, specifically within the PrK transfer tunnel of the Zvezda Service Module.
這些洩漏很可能是由微小裂痕造成的，自2019年以來一直是一項反覆出現的維護挑戰。
These leaks, likely caused by microscopic cracks, have been a recurring maintenance challenge since 2019.
2026年6月初，洩漏率上升至每天約兩磅空氣，引發了NASA的謹慎應對。
In early June 2026, the leak rate rose to about two pounds of air per day, triggering a cautious response from NASA.
當俄羅斯航太集團(Roscosmos)開始涉及切割結構托架的侵入式維修時，NASA下令五名太空人進入其乘員龍飛船(Crew Dragon)避難，作為安全預防措施。
When Roscosmos began an invasive repair involving cutting a structural bracket, NASA ordered five astronauts to shelter in their Crew Dragon spacecraft as a safety precaution.
儘管此舉引發了有關太空站安全的新聞標題，但在Roscosmos暫停工作進行進一步評估後，該任務很快獲准恢復正常活動。
Although this created headlines about station safety, the mission was soon cleared to resume normal activities after Roscosmos paused the work for further assessment.
這些事件凸顯了ISS上基礎設施老化的現實，該站預計將於2030年退役。
These incidents highlight the reality of aging infrastructure on the ISS, which is slated for retirement in 2030.
儘管觀點存在差異，NASA與Roscosmos仍持續密切協調。
Despite differences in perspective, NASA and Roscosmos continue to coordinate closely.
兩家太空機構皆強調，這些洩漏雖然需要持續監測並定期加壓，但目前並未對乘員或太空站的持續完整性構成立即危險。
Both space agencies emphasize that these leaks, while requiring constant monitoring and periodic repressurization, do not currently pose an immediate danger to the crew or the station's ongoing integrity.
