A recent live broadcast from the International Space Station (ISS) sent shockwaves around the world due to an alarming audio recording. The confusion sparked widespread concern, leading to an official statement from NASA. Was an astronaut dealing with decompression sickness? What is actually happening on the ISS?
Last night, a live broadcast was made on the International Space Station's YouTube channel. It was announced during the broadcast that a crew member showed signs of decompression sickness. A female voice was heard telling the other crew members that the commander's condition was critical and that oxygen should be given immediately, his pulse should be checked, and his clothes should be redressed.
'Decompression sickness', also commonly known as 'the bends', is a condition caused by rapid and unexpected changes in atmospheric pressure, leading to the formation of gas bubbles in the bloodstream and tissues. These bubbles can cause various health problems.
Decompression sickness is generally encountered by divers, high-altitude pilots, and astronauts, where rapid changes in atmospheric pressure occur. However, it is a condition that can potentially affect anyone.
What are the Symptoms of Decompression Sickness?
The symptoms of decompression sickness include pain, dizziness, nausea, fatigue, and even loss of consciousness. This condition requires rapid and effective treatment. Treatment usually involves the administration of oxygen and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This therapy helps reduce and eliminate the bubbles from the body.
Consequently, NASA and Space X took action. Statements regarding the issue were made one after another on the social media platform X.
After the live broadcast, thousands of people shared the live broadcast link on social media, warning that there was a major emergency on the International Space Station. However, in a statement made on the X account related to the International Space Station by NASA, it was clarified that the voice was actually from an ongoing simulation that was mistakenly broadcast and that the situation had nothing to do with a real emergency.