Russian space chief praises US after ISS coolant leak

The head of Russian space agency Roscosmos yesterday praised Russia-US cooperation at the International Space Station following a major coolant leak from a Soyuz crew capsule.

"Say hello to the entire American team. They proved themselves to be very worthy in this situation and lent us a helping hand," Borisov said, speaking to the Russian crew on board the ISS. "But I hope we will manage on our own" in the future.