Russia reports coolant leak in backup line at space station and says crew not in danger
Russia’s space agency says there's been a leak in a backup coolant line at the International Space Station
By AP News
Published - Oct 09, 2023, 05:53 PM ET
Last Updated - Oct 09, 2023, 05:53 PM EDT
MOSCOW (AP) — Coolant leaked from a backup line at the International Space Station, Russian officials said Monday, adding that there was no risk to the crew or the outpost.
Russian space agency Roscosmos said that coolant leaked from an external backup radiator for Russia's new science lab. The lab's main thermal control system was working normally, the agency emphasized.
“The crew and the station aren’t in any danger,” Roscosmos said.
NASA confirmed that there is no threat to the station’s crew of seven and that operations are continuing as usual.