[dynoman]

That article contradicts itself. Says it's a rescue mission but then says the astronauts will say aboard.

[Berosus]

Yes, how will the astronaut and cosmonauts return to earth? Are they going to try flying the leaky spacecraft? I remember how that worked for Soyuz 11, back in 1971.

[Secret Agent Man]

Its possible some of the cargo are things to either fix the leak with a spacewalk or system sealants, or extra containers of whatever’s leaking, in addition to food and other supplies. Never know. But its a manageable leak, they know the rate of it, and since they aren’t slated to return, its not serious enough to abandon the station. Right now.