At the International Space Station, a state of emergency occurred. At night, the instruments recorded a drop in pressure inside the ISS and an air leak. This was announced by the head of Roskosmos Dmitry Rogozin. According to him, at first there was a suspicion that the problem arose in the American segment of the ISS. US astronauts therefore immediately moved to the Russian station. "All six cosmonauts were in the Russian segment. Then, in turn, the compartments were closed in order to understand where exactly what happened. As a result, we localized the problem, "RIA Novosti quoted Rogozin as saying.. As it turned out, the leak was through the ship "Union of MS", docked to the Russian segment of the ISS. On board, a 1.5 mm wide crack. Experts believe that it could have arisen because of a collision with a small meteorite.

Rogozin noted that the astronauts in orbit have a repair kit, with which it is possible to seal a gap and stop the air leakage. Now the designers decide how best to repair. In any case, ISS will not have to go into outer space. "If the air leakage goes from inside to space, then it is better to place the plate precisely from within. Due to the pressure, it will be better fixed, "- said Rogozin. According to him, at present there are no threats to life and health of people on the ISS..