After opening the Progress spacecraft's hatch, the Roscosmos cosmonauts noticed an unexpected odour and observed small droplets.

Investigators are working to determine the source of the odour, which may have originated either from the Progress spacecraft or its vestibule connecting to the ISS. This incident follows a series of earlier issues with Russian spacecraft,

The astronauts’ nutrition is carefully monitored by NASA doctors, ensuring they consume enough calories to stay healthy during the extended mission.