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danjltoday at 4:33 PM1 replyview on HN

It seems as though the leaks are always in the Russian section? Perhaps this is why. Humans are the weak link. Damn breathers.


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threwrfawaytoday at 9:48 PM

1980s Soviet metallurgy isnt known for corrosion resistance. Now the whole skin is made of that metal.

Don't forget the module we're talking about was built in the 80s originally intended for MIR 2. It's been in service since 2000.