ISS Crew Tackles Mysterious Odor from Russian Spacecraft

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Astronauts aboard the ISS have successfully unpacked cargo from the Russian Progress 90 spacecraft after initially sealing it off due to a foul odor. The smell, which dissipated quickly, was likely caused by outgassing from materials inside the spacecraft. NASA confirmed that air quality remained normal, and the cargo transfer proceeded without issue. The Progress 90 will remain docked for six months before burning up upon reentry, while its predecessor, Progress 89, recently performed an orbit-raising maneuver to avoid space debris.
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