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NASA Delays Axiom-4 Launch Over Zvezda Module Leak

6/16/2025

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NASA and Axiom Space have postponed the Axiom-4 launch to the International Space Station, citing safety concerns over a persistent air leak in the aging Zvezda module. Detected since 2019, this leak poses significant risks, prompting thorough evaluations to ensure the module's integrity as the ISS marks its remarkable 24-year journey in space.

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NASA and Axiom Space have postponed the Axiom-4 launch to the International Space Station, citing safety concerns over a persistent air leak in the aging Zvezda module. Detected since 2019, this leak poses significant risks, prompting thorough evaluations to ensure the module's integrity as the ISS marks its remarkable 24-year journey in space.