NASA panic as ISS astronauts encounter 'toxic smell' coming from Russian spaceship
A Russian cargo ship that docked with the International Space Station over the weekend has introduced a "possible contamination hazard in the form of droplets".
Astronauts Report Alarming Stench Coming From Russian Spacecraft Docked to ISS
A Russian spacecraft docked to the International Space Station (ISS) didn’t just bring supplies to the ISS—it also brought a foul odor. The unpleasant aroma was strong enough to prompt astronauts to close the hatch connecting it to the rest of the space station and initiate anti-contamination procedures.
ISS astronauts open hatch to Russian spacecraft after strange smell delays cargo delivery
The hatch between the Russian side and U.S. side of the ISS is usually closed these days. For the past five years, there has been an ongoing air leak on the Russian side. NASA and its Russian counterpart, Roscosmos, continue to troubleshoot the leak, which poses no immediate risk to the ISS astronauts or station operations, NASA has stressed.
Astronauts report ‘toxic smell’ coming from Russian spacecraft docked to ISS – and nobody knows exactly what it is
ASTRONAUTS aboard the International Space Station have reported a “toxic” smell coming from a recently docked Russian spacecraft. The unpiloted Progress 90 resupply spacecraft, which
NASA Says You Will Have to Ask the Russian Space Program About the Horrid Smell on the Space Station
Silent but Deadly Astronauts on the International Space Station this weekend noticed a rancid stink when Russia's Progress cargo ship docked with it, and NASA says that anyone who wants to know more will have to speak to mother Russia.
'Unexpected odor' on Russian spacecraft delays cargo delivery for ISS astronauts
A Russian Progress spacecraft docked at the International Space Station on Saturday (Nov. 23) at the Russian Poisk module after its launch on Nov. 21. But astronauts couldn't keep the spacecraft hatch open for long to retrieve fresh food, supplies and equipment due to a stench coming from the capsule.
ISS Crew Detected Toxic Smell from Docked Russian Cargo Spacecraft, Safety Measures Activated
After detecting a toxic smell from a newly docked Russian cargo, the ISS crew activated safety protocols and ensured air quality returned to normal.
Astronauts baffled by 'unexpected odor' leaking from Russian spacecraft docked at ISS
Russian cosmonauts aboard the ISS were forced to seal a hatch and don protective equipment after the arrival of a cargo vessel brought with it a bizarre smell.
Strange smell stalls cargo delivery for astronauts on International Space Station
A strange smell stalled space operations on the International Space Station this week. NASA had to delay unloading a Russian spacecraft cargo delivery because of the concerning odor. The good news is that all the astronauts were safe during the ordeal and can enjoy a special Thanksgiving feast in orbit.
Astronauts Unpack Cargo From Stinky Russian Spacecraft, Despite Troubling Odor
The hatch between a Russian cargo ship and (ISS) is finally open after a foul stench initially prompted astronauts to seal it off. The good news is, the smell has not lingered and NASA may have figured out the cause.
‘Strange, toxic’ smell detected on Sunita William's space station. Here's how the astronauts avert emergency
An unusual toxic smell was detected by the ISS crew after opening the Progress MS-29 cargo spacecraft. The astronauts found droplets inside and promptly sealed the hatch to isolate the potential hazard.
How One Bad Smell Led the ISS To Shut Down a Russian Spacecraft
Russian cosmonauts discovered a foul smell and strange droplets floating around after opening the docked Progress 90 spacecraft.
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