NASA Deflects Space Station Odor Inquiry to Russian Program

Astronauts on the International Space Station reported a foul odor after opening the hatch of a recently docked Russian Progress cargo ship. NASA directed inquiries about the smell to Roscosmos, which did not respond. The source of the odor remains unclear, with NASA suggesting it might be due to outgassing from the cargo, while Russia blames the Poisk docking mechanism. This incident highlights ongoing tensions between NASA and Roscosmos, exacerbated by disagreements over other issues like leaks in the Russian segment of the ISS.