The author seems completely unaware of the effects of - sixteen thermal cycles a day - constant vibration (sometimes severely when it was boosted) which means

The author seems completely unaware of the effects of - sixteen thermal cycles a day - constant vibration (sometimes severely when it was boosted) which means fatigue - numerous effects of radiation on every material in the station, including the metal that makes up its structure (hardening/embrittlement), but also every seal keeping people alive