Sunita Williams reported toxic smell on Space Station, decontamination triggered
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Sunita Williams reported toxic smell on Space Station, decontamination triggered

India Today  

Astronauts commanded by Sunita Williams at the International Space Station reported an unusual smell during the opening of the Russian Progress MS-29 cargo spacecraft, prompting immediate safety measures. The incident, which occurred when Russian cosmonauts opened the hatch to the newly docked spacecraft, led to the detection of a "toxic" smell and visual observation of small droplets, raising concerns about potential contamination. On Nov. 23, the unpiloted Progress 90 resupply spacecraft successfully docked to the International Space Station’s Poisk module. — International Space Station November 24, 2024 It is unclear whether it originated from within the Progress spacecraft or from another area such as the vestibule connecting it to the ISS.

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