How astronauts on the ISS are tackling the latest ‘unexpected challenges’ miles above the earth

Living in space for months inevitably leads to unforeseen problems, and overcoming them requires adaptability and flexibility, an astronaut aboard the International Space Station told Fox News.

"We have had some unexpected challenges in the last couple of weeks," European Space Agency astronaut Andreas Mogensen said. "We were planning to do two spacewalks that have been rescheduled for a later time because of a coolant leak."

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"You never know what will happen up here," he continued. "I think the key is to be adaptable and flexible."

The ISS has faced many unanticipated challenges since it's first long-term residents arrived in...