A space-themed thriller played out online this week—but don’t panic! NASA confirmed a training simulation about decompression sickness accidentally aired live, sparking brief chaos among space enthusiasts. 🌌
On Wednesday, NASA’s ISS YouTube channel broadcast eerie audio describing a crew member’s symptoms—think joint pain and dizziness—as part of a drill. Social media lit up with ‘ISS emergency’ alerts until NASA clarified: ‘This was only a test!’ 🎧👨🚀
The crew was actually asleep at the time, and tomorrow’s scheduled spacewalk remains on track. SpaceX later chimed in, confirming both astronauts and their Dragon spacecraft are ‘safe and healthy.’ 🛰️💤
Why it matters: Decompression sickness (aka ‘the bends’) is a real risk during rapid pressure shifts. But this time, it’s just a reminder of how teams prep for worst-case scenarios. No drama, just drills! 💡
