Russian Satellite Breakup Triggers Space Station Scare: Over 100 Debris Pieces Now Tracked by USSPACECOM
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Obsolete Russian satellite shatters near ISS, forcing astronauts to seek shelter
The threats to the crew of the International Space Station should not be taken lightly, since there are now over 100 pieces of satellite debris being tracked
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NASA instructed space station crew to take cover for nearly an hour as a precaution, including starting the ISS crew's urgent shelter protocols
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Unexpected risks to space safety are being presented by the debris orbiting Earth from the RESURS-P1, a satellite that was deactivated in 2022
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According to USSPACECOM's surveillance, there is a complex dance of trash that poses a continuous risk to both manned and unmanned spacecraft.
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The ISS crew's mission was unexpectedly changed to crisis management amidst this high-stakes orbital situation, however, NASA downplays concerns, stating Starliner has enough helium for return trip
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Together, astronauts in orbit and technicians on Earth evaluated the possible effects of every falling piece of trash
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The ISS crew was given the all-clear to resume regular activities after an anxious hour in their safe havens inside the station, although the watchfulness is still in place
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LeoLabs tracked satellite debris for eight hours after the incident