The bathroom of the International Space Station was broken and more than ten liters of water had been spilled

A new headache, or stomach, has pbaded through the six astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS). One of the two bathrooms at the resort broke down, which generated a spill of more than ten liters of water.

"Our colleagues had a setback with the Harmony module (the last node of the station), until they could stop the leak, they poured more than ten liters of water into the module, "reported the Russian news agency. RIA Nóvosti. They also stressed that the crew had to collect water "with all the towels of those available at the station. "

The problem was repaired quickly and they reported that the water spilled had no impact on the electrical equipment of the orbital platform.

The bathroom, which has a system of regeneration of urinary water and sweat, is not the first time that it undergoes unforeseen events. And every time that happens, he forces the Americans to turn to the one who has settled in the Russian segment of the station.

Until November 2008, the IEE had only one health compartment, but the transition from three to six tenants forced to install a second bathroom.

Because of their importance and recurring breaks, crews must learn to repair the toilet in the event of such an unforeseen situation. One of the best known antecedents occurred in 2009, when the space station had reached the record of 13 simultaneous crew members. Therefore, in the Russian sector formed rows so that astronauts can go to the bathroom.