L5 Space Lab is a NASA/ESA space installation positioned at the Third Lagrangian Point. It was severely damaged when it was struck by a resupply shuttle piloted by an intoxicated pilot in a docking maneuver. The main cylinder suffered complete atmosphere loss via explosive decompression after
Seven crewmen in other parts of the lab were injured and the shuttle was destroyed, although the pilot was rescued by personnel, with a broken jaw during the rescue efforts. He was transported to Earth for trial. The event was transmitted by Intercon Press.