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NASA Clarifies ISS Audio Mishap as Simulation, Not Emergency

A misrouted simulation audio caused brief concern but was confirmed as a routine drill by NASA officials.

  • Live audio feed mistakenly broadcast simulation of decompression sickness treatment.
  • Listeners initially believed an emergency was unfolding on the International Space Station.
  • NASA confirmed the audio was from a ground-based training exercise.
  • The ISS crew was asleep and unaware during the incident.
  • Scheduled spacewalks and activities continue as planned.
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