The leak, most likely caused by a micrometeorite, in a “Soyuz” space capsule docked at the International Space Station (ISS) does not appear to pose a threat to the crew. “Nothing threatens the safety and comfort of the crew,” the statement said. the Russian space agency Roskosmos Saturday in Moscow.
According to the information, the temperatures in the module are currently between 28 and 30 degrees. This is within limits and not critical to the operation of the technology. Reports of an alleged temperature rise of up to 50 degrees are incorrect, the authority had previously announced. The two cosmonauts and the cosmonaut were still cleaning up on Saturday and would then be off after noon until Monday, it was said.
Preparations for early return to Earth
The motors of the module were successfully tested. There is currently no reason for the crew to return from the ISS early. Nevertheless, preparations were made for the damaged module for a possible early return to Earth.
The leak in the Russian space capsule started on Thursday. In addition to the outer coating, a cooling unit was also damaged. One possible cause is the collision with a micrometeorite. The defect forced the cancellation of a planned spacewalk by two cosmonauts. It is still unclear whether the “Soyuz” can be used for the return of the crew in March.
Source: Krone
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