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

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.
- International Space Station leaks coolant into space, but astronauts are not in danger Space.com
- Russia reports coolant leak at International Space Station Associated Press
- A radiator circuit on the ISS is leaking CNN
- For the third time in a year, Russian hardware on the space station is leaking Ars Technica
- Third space station leak in a year prompts doubts about Russia’s programme The Guardian
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