Space explorer ordered to promptly evacuate location upon detecting a growing 'mass' outside the International Space Station
The International Space Station (ISS) was buzzing with activity last week as Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko and his colleague Nikolai Chub were conducting a spacewalk outside the station. However, their mission took an unexpected turn when they discovered a strange 'blob' in space during their extravehicular activity (EVA).
Suddenly, mission control ordered an immediate end to the spacewalk due to a potential safety issue. Such orders are a standard procedure in spaceflight operations, designed to ensure the astronaut's immediate return to the safety of the station in the event of critical anomalies.
While the specific incident is yet to be confirmed, emergency returns during spacewalks have occurred in the past due to problems such as suit depressurization, oxygen flow issues, or equipment failures. In such cases, mission control commands the cosmonaut to abort the EVA promptly to avoid potential danger.
Following the orders, Kononenko and Chub quickly returned to the ISS. Unfortunately, Kononenko's tether became contaminated with coolant during the spacewalk. Despite the setback, the astronauts managed to isolate the coolant leak and collect enough data for engineers to analyze.
The 'blob' turned out to be coolant leaking from a radiator, a common issue on the ISS. The space station, which was launched in 1998 and is expected to remain operational until the end of 2030, travels at an incredible speed of 27,600KM/H (17,100MPH) and makes 16 orbits of Earth every day.
Despite the unexpected turn of events, both astronauts are in good health. Interestingly, Kononenko, who is in his early 60s, appears younger than his actual age due to aging slower in space.
The ISS is maintained by five space agencies: ESA, JAXA, Roscosmos, CSA, and NASA. Despite the challenges, the agencies continue to work together to ensure the smooth operation of the ISS and the safety of its crew.
AI could potentially help analyze the data collected by Oleg Kononenko and Nikolai Chub during their spacewalk, aiding in the identification and resolution of future coolant leaks in the ISS.
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