A Russian spacecraft docked to the International Space Station (ISS) didn’t just bring supplies to the ISS—it also brought a foul odor. The unpleasant aroma was strong enough to prompt astronauts to close the hatch connecting it to the rest of the space station and initiate anti-contamination procedures.

Russian cosmonauts aboard the ISS were forced to seal a hatch and don protective equipment after the arrival of a cargo vessel brought with it a bizarre smell.

A Russian Progress spacecraft delivering nearly three tons of supplies to the International Space Station also brought an unwanted smell when cosmonauts opened the hatch.

A Russian spacecraft delivering about six months’ worth of food and supplies to the International Space Station leaked a strange odor and droplets upon docking at the station — raising alarm among astronauts.

When the Russian cargo spacecraft Progress docked with the International Space Station, it released an unexpected odour and droplets.

There was brief cause for concern at the ISS recently when crew there reported an unexpected odor coming from Russia's recently docked Progress spacecraft.

A Russian segment of the International Space Station was locked down this weekend after cosmonauts found an “unusual odor” emanating from a visiting cargo capsule, NASA said.

As if they need any more problems, the astronauts on board the International Space Station now have a new noxious odor to deal with. In a statement posted on X-formerly-Twitter, NASA's ISS account noted that when the Russians' Poisk module docked with the rest of the space station,

A strange smell stalled space operations on the International Space Station this week. NASA had to delay unloading a Russian spacecraft cargo delivery because of the concerning odor. The good news is that all the astronauts were safe during the ordeal and can enjoy a special Thanksgiving feast in orbit.