International Space Station astronauts resume normal duties after evacuation order

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), specifically the four members of Nasa's Crew-12 mission (two US, one French, one Russian), have resumed normal duties after an evacuation alert was issued due to a worsening air leak. On Friday at 9.04am ET (2pm BST), Nasa mission control ordered the crew to enter their docked Crew Dragon spacecraft and don spacesuits as a precautionary measure in case an emergency evacuation became necessary. This incident highlights the inherent risks and rapid response protocols in place for personnel on the ISS, underscoring the critical importance of crew safety and operational readiness in space.