Fire alarms go off on International Space Station due to ageing hardware

continue integrating the Russian-built Nauka science lab that docked with the space station in July. “All systems are operating normally,” Roscosmos said. Ageing Hardware The Russian segment of the ISS has experienced several problems recently and a space official warned last month that out-of-date software could lead to “irreparable failures.” The Zvezda service module, part of the Russian segment, has experienced several air leaks, including earlier this year and in 2019. Citing concerns stemming from ageing hardware, Russia has previously indicated that it plans to leave the ISS after 2025 and launch its own orbital station. In July, the entire ISS tilted out of orbit after the Nauka module’s thrusters reignited several hours after docking – an incident Russian space officials blamed on a software failure. and Cultural Affairs and Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Establishment, said the aircraft is the first in a series of aid flights leaving for Afghanistan, as part of the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid to support Afghanistan and its people and improve their conditions. The humanitarian aid sent to Afghans aims to solve the food shortages they are suffering from due to the current situation, he added noting the aircraft is transporting basic food materials and various items of clothing. The establishment will send eight planes loaded with humanitarian aid, each of which will carry nearly 15 tonnes of various food supplies totalling 120 tonnes, he further added. Bumalha then thanked Dubai’s aviation authorities for helping transport the Emirati humanitarian aid and supporting the establishment’s humanitarian efforts.