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The Space.com report from October 26, 2023—“Cosmonauts on ISS Spacewalk Encounter Coolant 'Blob' While Inspecting Leaky Radiator”—highlights a serious maintenance issue aboard the International Space Station. The small holes discovered in the external radiator appear almost drilled through, resembling clots. One possibility is that they were once anchoring points for signboards, hangers, or other attachments that were later removed and overlooked during inspections.
This incident brings attention to broader concerns about maintenance practices in aerospace and other industries. Rust, leaks, and unnoticed wear can affect not only satellites and spacecraft, but also airplanes, vehicles, buildings, and industrial systems. Even small fuel or coolant leaks—if left unchecked—can escalate to dangerous failures, including fire or explosions, particularly in high-risk systems like gas and petrol tanks.
This highlights the need for rigorous, proactive maintenance checks to detect corrosion, micro-holes, and early signs of damage before they pose a major threat.
I am interested in audit research of cooling and fire safety technologies. That’s a fascinating and vital area of research —especially as we push the boundaries of engineering in extreme environments like space, aviation, and high-rise architecture.
This incident brings attention to broader concerns about maintenance practices in aerospace and other industries. Rust, leaks, and unnoticed wear can affect not only satellites and spacecraft, but also airplanes, vehicles, buildings, and industrial systems. Even small fuel or coolant leaks—if left unchecked—can escalate to dangerous failures, including fire or explosions, particularly in high-risk systems like gas and petrol tanks.
This highlights the need for rigorous, proactive maintenance checks to detect corrosion, micro-holes, and early signs of damage before they pose a major threat.
I am interested in audit research of cooling and fire safety technologies. That’s a fascinating and vital area of research —especially as we push the boundaries of engineering in extreme environments like space, aviation, and high-rise architecture.
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