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Yet tactics may not be the root cause.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
"NASA and Roscosmos have been working to determine the root cause of the cracks, and Roscosmos manages the issue through operational mitigation measures and periodic partial-repair efforts," she said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
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- underlying reason
- the real culprit
- primary source
- patient zero
- the heart of the matter
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- surface issue
- temporary fix
- band-aid solution
