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Coolant Leak During ISS Spacewalk Sparks Safety Alert

3/18/2025

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Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub faced a coolant leak during their spacewalk at the ISS. Kononenko spotted a mysterious 'blob' of coolant on his safety tether, prompting immediate safety measures. Thankfully, no coolant reached his suit, and the mission wrapped up without incident, ensuring the crew and station remained safe.

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Russian cosmonauts Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub faced a coolant leak during their spacewalk at the ISS. Kononenko spotted a mysterious 'blob' of coolant on his safety tether, prompting immediate safety measures. Thankfully, no coolant reached his suit, and the mission wrapped up without incident, ensuring the crew and station remained safe.