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.

"After opening the Progress spacecraft's hatch, the Roscosmos cosmonauts noticed an unexpected odor and observed small droplets, prompting the crew to close the Poisk hatch to the rest of the Russian segment," NASA said in a statement on Sunday.

There was brief cause for concern at the ISS just recently when crew there reported an unexpected odor coming from Russia's recently docked Progress spacecraft.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your

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.

Cargo is finally being unloaded from a docked Russian Progress spacecraft at the ISS. A delay occurred after astronauts reported an unexpected smell on Nov. 23.

The hatch between a Russian cargo ship and (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 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,

Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) faced an unusual incident. Upon opening the Russian cargo spacecraft Progress 90, Russian cosmonauts detected an intense and unpleasant smell. The situation caused concern aboard the station and required immediate action.