On Friday, June 5, 2026, NASA directed the five astronauts aboard the International Space Station to seek shelter within the docked SpaceX capsule due to a newly discovered leak on the Russian segment of the orbiting laboratory. This precautionary measure was implemented by NASA spokesperson Bethany Stevens, emphasizing an abundance of caution. The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, is undertaking more extensive repairs on this section, which has a history of cracks and leaks. Both NASA and Roscosmos are actively investigating the root cause of these recurring issues on the ISS.