Space Station Seals Module After Russian Craft Causes Foul Odor

A mysterious odor from a recently docked Russian cargo spacecraft prompted the International Space Station crew to seal off the module and use air scrubbers. The smell, attributed to outgassing, raised concerns due to the confined environment of the ISS, although no threat to the crew was reported. Outgassing can release odorous gases in space, potentially affecting equipment and health, highlighting the importance of using low-outgassing materials in space missions.