"Multiple Coolant Leaks Raise Concerns about Russia's Space Station Program"

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"Multiple Coolant Leaks Raise Concerns about Russia's Space Station Program"
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A coolant leak was detected on the Russian Nauka Multipurpose Laboratory Module (MLM) of the International Space Station (ISS), but NASA officials have stated that the astronauts were never in any danger. The leak, which involved toxic ammonia flakes, was observed on camera and confirmed by an astronaut on board the ISS. It is unclear whether a spacewalk will be required for repairs or if it will affect a planned spacewalk by NASA astronauts. NASA has emphasized that the leak has no impact on the crew or space station operations. The incident is under investigation, and it is the latest in a series of coolant leaks on Russian ISS equipment in recent months.

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