The International Space Station has a radiator leak in its power system. The outpost's commander calls the situation serious, but not life-threatening.<\/p>\n
The six-member crew noticed white flakes of ammonia leaking out of the station. Ammonia runs through multiple radiator loops to cool the station's power system.<\/p>\n
Space station Commander Chris Hadfield of Canada tweeted that the problem, while serious, was stabilised. Officials will know more later today.<\/p>\n
\"Station's power relies on ammonia coolant. A few hours ago, we determined that the ammonia was leaking out of the Station and into space,\" he said.<\/p>\n
NASA said the leak is increasing from one previously leaking loop that can be bypassed if needed.<\/p>\n
NASA spokesman Bob Jacobs said engineers are working on rerouting electronics just in case the loop shuts down. The Earth-orbiting station has backup systems.<\/p>\n
The space station always has enough emergency escape ships for the crew, but there are no plans to use them.<\/p>\n
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