Micrometeorite May Have Smacked International Space Station's Soyuz Spacecraft

A leak in the spacecraft was discovered prior to a Russian spacewalk on Wednesday. NASA and Roscosmos are investigating.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 59 words · Beverly Dunlap

The robotic Canadarm2 will be used to inspect the outside of the capsule.

There’s also the possibility thata rogue piece of space junkcollided with the Soyuz capsule.

Until a full inspection takes place, it’s impossible to know.

This is the second time the spacewalk to move the radiator has been canceled.

Updated Dec. 15: Additional details from NASA blog.