NASA reverses evacuation order for ISS after leak concerns

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NASA reversed an evacuation order for the International Space Station after detecting two small air leaks in the Russian section. The space agency initially moved to prepare crew for departure but decided to keep the station inhabited after reassessing the threat level. Retired NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski provided analysis on the situation, which highlighted ongoing concerns about the aging Russian modules that have experienced recurring pressurization issues. The decision reflects NASA's confidence that the leaks pose manageable risks to the six-person crew currently aboard.