ISS Astronauts Resolve Mysterious Odor from Russian Spacecraft
TL;DR
Astronauts on the ISS encountered a strange, potentially toxic odor from a Russian cargo spacecraft, prompting them to close the hatch and use air scrubbers. The smell, likened to spray paint, was traced to outgassing from materials inside the spacecraft. While the air quality was restored, the incident highlights ongoing issues with the Poisk module, which has a history of leaks. The ISS is set to be decommissioned by 2030, with future space stations expected to be developed by private companies.
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