False Alarm on the ISS! 🚀
Don't panic, space fans! 🌌 Yesterday, social media was buzzing with rumors of an emergency aboard the International Space Station (ISS). But NASA has set the record straight—everything is A-OK up there! 👍
So, what happened? 🤔 Around 5:28 p.m., NASA's live YouTube channel accidentally aired audio from a simulation where astronauts were \"treated\" for decompression sickness (DCS). This mix-up led to some major confusion. Suddenly, posts popped up all over X (formerly Twitter), with space enthusiasts warning of a serious emergency on the ISS. 😱
But fear not! NASA's official ISS account quickly jumped in to clarify: \"There is no emergency situation going on aboard the International Space Station.\" The audio was from a training simulation, not a real-life crisis. Phew! 😅
The astronauts were actually in their sleep period when all this went down. They're healthy and safe, and today's spacewalk is happening as planned at 8 a.m. 🛌➡️👩🚀
If you're wondering, DCS, or \"the bends,\" is a condition that can happen when there's a rapid change in pressure—like when divers ascend too quickly. It can cause joint pain, dizziness, and breathing issues. But again, our space heroes are just fine! 🌠
Even SpaceX chimed in, saying, \"This was only a test. The crew training in Hawthorne is safe and healthy as is the Dragon spacecraft docked to the space station.\" Thanks for the reassurance, SpaceX! 🚀
So, let's all take a deep breath and maybe double-check before hitting that \"share\" button next time! 😉✨
Reference(s):
NASA says no emergency on ISS after simulation audio sparks concerns
cgtn.com
