Toxic leak on part of ISS

WASHINGTON — A small toxic leak  has broken out in the U.S.-made section of the International Space Station, CBS News reports.

NASA sources tell CBS News Space Consultant Bill Harwood the crew is not in any immediate danger,  and the crew of the the International Space Station is safe.

The crew has been forced to isolate the contaminated unit and take refuge in the Russian section of the ISS.

The incident occurred at about 6:44 a.m. Except for the isolated area, the atmosphere of the ISS remains stable. The concentration of air pollutants is within acceptable levels.

 

Colleen Kelleher

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