The latest interstellar mishap has dogged an already pressurised Russian space program.
The Progress replenishment vehicle, with its cargo and food, water and medical supplies, failed to reach the International Space Station before spinning out of control.
ISS astronauts released a statement simply saying 'Great, 4 long weeks of drinking our own piss. Thanks Russia.'
NASA spokesman Chuck Heidelbergersonovichski said 'We offered our assistance with various technical issues.'
He continued 'We suggested they stop using fermented cabbages as a fuel source and switched to liquid hydrogen and oxygen but they insisted it would work.'
'We even offered to help with development equipment. We offered portable generators but we were rebuffed in favour of their home grown Dissident Cycle-Power Stations.'
'Admittedly we did hamper their efforts by over a month after we visitted and I accidentally brought home their pen. But I posted it back as soon as I realised.'
'It was just a shame the mail pigs were on strike.'