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Well, I won't claim to know the answer, but "please do not move between different airlocked sections while this work is underway" sounds a lot like the definiti
by bmelton 3mo ago
Well, I won't claim to know the answer, but "please do not move between different airlocked sections while this work is underway" sounds a lot like the definition of "shelter" to me
- gpm 3mo agoIn this case, per the article, "shelter" meant "shelter in a capsule capable of returning to earth and put on the spacesuits that you wear during return to earth". I.e. leaving the actual ISS structure entirely.
- bmelton 3mo agoI would guess they're worried about breaking something, but thanks for the clarification (and apologies for not having RTFA)
- lazide 3mo agoRepairing a leak with an uncertain cause could be at high risk of catastrophic decompression if it was caused by certain types of corrosion or stress.