# Shenzhou crew returns in backup capsule & ISS air leak triggers sheltering - Space News (Jun 7, 2026)

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Podcast: [The Automated Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-automated-daily-6466996)
Published: 2026-06-08T00:39:40+00:00
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