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In 1985, the Soviet space station Salyut 7 went silent after an electrical cascade killed power and froze its systems; four months later, cosmonauts Vladimir Dzhanibekov and Viktor Savinykh manually docked with the dead station, entered with gas masks and flashlights, and revived it with improvised wiring and a reoriented solar array, restoring power and life support within weeks—an enduring milestone in in-space repair.
Two Russian cosmonauts, Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritskiy, are conducting a 5.5-hour spacewalk outside the ISS to perform maintenance and scientific experiments, with live coverage available through NASA and Space.com.
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.
Russian cosmonauts on the International Space Station (ISS) manually docked the Russian Progress cargo ship, Progress 86, after its automated rendezvous system experienced a glitch. Using a remote control system called TORU, cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko took control of the cargo ship and successfully docked it with the ISS. The cargo ship was carrying 5,600 pounds of supplies for the crewmembers on the station.
During a spacewalk, cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub inspected and isolated a coolant leak from a radiator on the Nauka module of the International Space Station (ISS). While they initially couldn't find the leak, they later discovered traces where the radiator panels were connected. The cosmonauts attempted to clean up the coolant but ran out of towels, resulting in one end of a tether becoming soaked and potentially touching a cosmonaut's visor. The spacewalk also included the release of a nanosatellite and the installation of a synthetic radar communications system, although not all tasks were successful. Managers are still deciding on the next steps for repairing the leak.
Russian cosmonauts conducting a spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS) encountered a growing "blob" of coolant leak from an external radiator. One of the cosmonauts' tethers became contaminated, requiring it to be left outside the space station. The cosmonauts isolated and documented the radiator, which had been observed leaking coolant earlier this month. They also noticed small holes on the radiator's panels. The cause of the leak will be determined by Russian engineers using the data collected. The spacewalk also involved the installation of a synthetic radar communications system and the release of a nanosatellite to test solar sail technology.
Two cosmonauts from Russia's Roscosmos will conduct a spacewalk today to investigate a coolant leak on the International Space Station (ISS). The leak, which occurred on the Russian side of the ISS, is suspected to have originated from a radiator on the new Nauka science module. The spacewalk will also involve the installation of communications hardware and the release of a nanosatellite. NASA has postponed two of its own spacewalks as a precaution, but officials have emphasized that the ISS crew is not in danger. The investigation into the leak is ongoing, and the spacewalk can be watched live via NASA Television.
A NASA astronaut and two Russian cosmonauts returned to Earth after being stuck in space for over a year due to their original ride being hit by space junk and losing its coolant. The American astronaut, Frank Rubio, set a record for the longest US spaceflight. The trio landed in Kazakhstan in a Soyuz capsule that was launched as a replacement. The extended stay turned their 180-day mission into a 371-day stay. The original capsule was suspected to have been pierced by space junk, leading to concerns about overheating. The astronauts were finally replaced and safely returned home.
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio and two Russian cosmonauts are set to return to Earth on September 27 after spending over a year in space. The trio will depart from the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft and touch down in Kazakhstan. The entire event will be livestreamed on Space.com, with coverage starting at 12 a.m. EDT. Rubio, Prokopyev, and Petelin's mission was extended due to a Soyuz leak, and if they land on time, their mission will have lasted 371 days, making Rubio the new American record holder for the longest continuous spaceflight.
Two Russian cosmonauts and an American astronaut successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) after launching from Kazakhstan. The crew will join the existing team on the ISS, which includes Russians, Americans, a Japanese astronaut, and a representative from the European Space Agency. The mission comes amidst strained relations between Russia and the United States due to the conflict in Ukraine. The ISS serves as a rare venue for cooperation between the two countries.
Two Russian cosmonauts and a US astronaut have successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) after launching from Kazakhstan. The mission comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and the US over the invasion of Ukraine. The crew will join the existing team on the ISS, which includes representatives from Russia, the US, Japan, and the European Space Agency. The ISS serves as a rare venue for cooperation between the two countries. The Russian cosmonauts are scheduled to spend a year on the ISS, while the US astronaut will stay for six months. This launch follows Russia's recent failed mission to the Moon, which aimed to mark its return to independent lunar exploration.
A Russian Soyuz spacecraft successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS), carrying two Russian cosmonauts and a US astronaut. The mission comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and the US. The crew members expressed optimism about their cooperation in space, emphasizing the care they take of each other. Russia's space program recently faced a setback with the crash of the Luna-25 space module during a lunar landing attempt. Russia plans to leave the ISS after 2024 and develop its own orbital station, while also seeking to strengthen space cooperation with China.
A Russian Soyuz spacecraft, named MS-24, successfully docked with the International Space Station (ISS) carrying two cosmonauts and one NASA astronaut. The spacecraft arrived at the ISS just three hours after lifting off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The three spaceflyers joined seven others on board the orbiting lab, with two cosmonauts embarking on a year-long mission. The arrival of MS-24 also sets the stage for the departure of another Soyuz spacecraft carrying cosmonauts and an American astronaut on September 27.
A NASA astronaut and two Russian Roscosmos cosmonauts are set to launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to the International Space Station. The launch will be live-streamed by NASA, and this will be the first space flight for one of the astronauts. The trio will dock on the station's Rassvet module and will begin their respective missions, with one astronaut staying for six months and the other two staying for a year.
During a spacewalk last week, a cosmonaut threw a bag of leftover parts into space, technically space littering. However, NASA said it was harmless as the bag will soon burn up in Earth's atmosphere. Space debris is a serious problem as it can threaten the lives of those on the ISS and future space exploration. The biggest concern is defunct satellites, rocket stages, and other large pieces of unmaneuverable metal that can collide in orbit.