3) What Does The Space Station Smell Like?
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Mike Hopkins:
When a visiting vehicle docks with the space station, there is ‘space’ between the two vehicles. Once the pressure is equalized and the hatch is opened, you have this metallic ionization-type smell. It’s quite unique and very distinct.
Chris Hadfield:
The airlock smells like ozone, or gunpowder It likely comes from the gentle offgassing of the outer metal and fabric of our suits.
