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.

The hatch between a Russian cargo ship and the International Space Station (ISS) is finally open after a foul stench initially prompted astronauts to seal it off. The good news is, the smell has not lingered and NASA may have figured out the cause.

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.

A Russian module bringing cargo to the International Space Station delivered more than just supplies on Saturday — it brought a stench. When astronauts opened the Progress 90 resupply spacecraft, they were greeted by small droplets and an “unexpected odor,

An unusual toxic smell was detected by the ISS crew after opening the Progress MS-29 cargo spacecraft. The astronauts found droplets inside and promptly sealed the hatch to isolate the potential hazard.

A crew of astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS), led by Commander Sunita Williams, quickly responded to an emergency triggered after a strange "toxic" smell was detected when opening a cargo spacecraft.

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.