Here's what we know about the satellite explosion that forced International Space Station astronauts to take shelter in escape capsules
3 years, 4 months ago

Here's what we know about the satellite explosion that forced International Space Station astronauts to take shelter in escape capsules

ABC  

On Monday, the astronauts working on the International Space Station were woken up and told to take shelter — the station could potentially be hit by a cloud of space debris. Russia's Defence Ministry said debris from the test had posed no threat and would pose no threat to space stations and satellites in orbit. He came out swinging against Russia, calling the test reckless and destructive and said it created space debris that "risks astronauts' lives, the integrity of the International Space Station, and the interests of all nations". And Mr Nelson said the US and Russia needed to cooperate to keep the International Space Station running.

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Shocking photos show how NASA's decaying ISS has been leaking and cracking for years amid evacuation fears
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shocking photos show how NASA's decaying ISS has been leaking and cracking for years amid evacuation fears

Daily Mail  

From holes in robotic arm to cracks in the window, astronauts have been complaining about the state of the International Space Station for years. The first reported issues in 2013 when a piece of space debris caused a small hole in one of the orbiting outpost's solar panels. The Canadarm2 robot arm was struck by space debris in May 2021, …

Russian satellite breaks up in space, forces ISS astronauts to shelter
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian satellite breaks up in space, forces ISS astronauts to shelter

Hindustan Times  

By Joey Roulette Russian satellite breaks up in space, forces ISS astronauts to shelter WASHINGTON, - A defunct Russian satellite has broken up into more than 100 pieces of debris in orbit, forcing astronauts on the International Space Station to take shelter for about an hour and adding to the mass of space junk already in orbit, U.S. space agencies …

‘Strange’ Russian satellite blows up into cloud of debris – report
2 years, 1 month ago

‘Strange’ Russian satellite blows up into cloud of debris – report

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A division of the US space force has confirmed that a “strange” Russian …

Russian space capsule leak likely to have been caused by micrometeorite
2 years, 3 months ago

Russian space capsule leak likely to have been caused by micrometeorite

Firstpost  

The coolant leak prompted a pair of Russian cosmonauts to abort a planned spacewalk earlier in the day. Russia’s space corporation Roscosmos and NASA both have said that the incident hasn’t posed any danger to the station’s crew Moscow: A coolant leak from a Russian space capsule attached to the International Space Station was likely caused by a micrometeorite strike, …

International Space Station forced to scramble out of way of deadly Russian debris
2 years, 4 months ago

International Space Station forced to scramble out of way of deadly Russian debris

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The International Space Station has been forced to move out of the way …

ISS swerves to avoid debris from Russian missile
2 years, 9 months ago

ISS swerves to avoid debris from Russian missile

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Nasa said the space station’s thrusters fired for about 5 minutes in a Pre-Determined Debris Avoidance Maneuver …

Russian Missiles and Space Debris Could Threaten Satellites
3 years ago

Russian Missiles and Space Debris Could Threaten Satellites

Wired  

Five hundred miles above Earth, there’s a growing layer of trash. In 2016, NASA declared space debris “the number one threat to spacecraft, satellites, and astronauts.” The problem has become so serious that in a meeting last week, the US Senate Armed Services Committee discussed space debris alongside Russia, nuclear war, and the postponement of an intercontinental ballistic missile test. …

International Space Station can crash due to sanctions,
3 years ago

International Space Station can crash due to sanctions,

The Hindu  

According to Dmitry Rogozin, the sanctions, some of which predate Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, could disrupt the operation of Russian spacecraft servicing the International Space Station. Western sanctions against Russia could cause the ISS to crash, the head of Russian space agency Roscosmos warned on Saturday, calling for the punitive measures to be lifted. According to Dmitry Rogozin, the sanctions, …

Sanctions could cause International Space Station to crash: Russia
3 years ago

Sanctions could cause International Space Station to crash: Russia

Hindustan Times  

Western sanctions against Russia could cause the International Space Station to crash, the head of Russian space agency Roscosmos warned Saturday, calling for the punitive measures to be lifted. The International Space Station According to Dmitry Rogozin, the sanctions, some of which predate Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, could disrupt the operation of Russian spacecraft servicing the ISS. "The Russian segment …

Russia warns sanctions could cause International Space Station to crash
3 years ago

Russia warns sanctions could cause International Space Station to crash

India TV News  

Highlights Russia has warned that sanctions could cause the International Space Station to crash. Amid ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the head of Russian space agency Roscosmos has warned that sanctions could cause the International Space Station to crash, reported news agency AFP. Apart from this, several multinational corporations have suspended their businesses in Russia, including big giants like …

Russian space debris came within 47 feet of knocking out a Chinese satellite, Beijing claims
3 years, 2 months ago

Russian space debris came within 47 feet of knocking out a Chinese satellite, Beijing claims

Daily Mail  

Space debris from a Russian anti-satellite missile test came within 47 feet of knocking out China's Tsinghua science satellite this week, Beijing claims. According to experts, the space debris from the collision over the Atlantic Ocean – which included 'some 1,500 pieces of trackable size' – will cause havoc for spacecraft for years, if not decades. The Long March 2D …

International Space Station forced to swerve away from errant spacecraft debris
3 years, 3 months ago

International Space Station forced to swerve away from errant spacecraft debris

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The International Space Station was forced to swerve away from a stray piece …

Work returns to normal on Space Station days after Russia's anti-satellite test, debris field remains
3 years, 4 months ago

Work returns to normal on Space Station days after Russia's anti-satellite test, debris field remains

India Today  

The International Space Station that had to take evasive manoeuvres to avoid collision with debris following Russia’s anti-satellite test, has returned to normal operations. The largest risk from the debris was in the first 24 hours and telemetry from the space station indicates no issues during that time,” Nasa said in a blog post. Astronauts reopened the hatches extending from …

Russia denies endangering International Space Station astronauts with missile test, accuses US of hypocrisy
3 years, 4 months ago

Russia denies endangering International Space Station astronauts with missile test, accuses US of hypocrisy

ABC  

Russia has confirmed it conducted a weapons test targeting an old satellite, but rejected accusations from the US that it endangered astronauts aboard the International Space Station. Key points: Debris from Russia's missile test could damage the international space station US officials lashed out at Russia for its "reckless and irresponsible behaviour" Russia accused the US of hypocrisy, as the …

Russia responds after debris from explosion caused emergency at International Space Station
3 years, 4 months ago

Russia responds after debris from explosion caused emergency at International Space Station

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It followed accusations from the US that the explosion had led to a vast debris field, with …

Russia rejects accusations of endangering ISS astronauts
3 years, 4 months ago

Russia rejects accusations of endangering ISS astronauts

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russian officials on Tuesday rejected …

Space junk from Russian weapons test forces ISS astronauts to seek shelter in docked capsules
3 years, 4 months ago

Space junk from Russian weapons test forces ISS astronauts to seek shelter in docked capsules

Firstpost  

The US Space Command said it was tracking a field of orbiting debris Space junk threatened the seven astronauts aboard the International Space Station on Monday and forced them to seek shelter in their docked capsules. The US Space Command said it was tracking a field of orbiting debris, the apparent result of some type of satellite break-up. “We are …

NASA boss slams Russia for ‘reckless’ weapons test that forced astronauts to shelter
3 years, 4 months ago

NASA boss slams Russia for ‘reckless’ weapons test that forced astronauts to shelter

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The boss of US space agency NASA has slammed Russia for the “reckless …

US slams 'dangerous and irresponsible' Russian anti-satellite missile test for threatening astronauts onboard International Space Station
3 years, 4 months ago

US slams 'dangerous and irresponsible' Russian anti-satellite missile test for threatening astronauts onboard International Space Station

ABC  

Russia has been slammed for conducting a "dangerous and irresponsible" missile test that blew up one if its own satellites and created a cloud of debris that forced the International Space Station's crew to take evasive action. Key points: Russia was carrying out a rare test of an anti-satellite missile The explosion generated more than 1,500 pieces of trackable orbital …

US says it is aware of ‘debris-generating event’ as ISS put on alert of collisions in space
3 years, 4 months ago

US says it is aware of ‘debris-generating event’ as ISS put on alert of collisions in space

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy US officials have said that a “debris-generating event” has happened in space, after …

ISS crew takes refuge after Russian anti-satellite weapons test sends debris flying
3 years, 4 months ago

ISS crew takes refuge after Russian anti-satellite weapons test sends debris flying

Daily Mail  

The United States has lashed out at Russia's 'dangerous and irresponsible behavior' for conducting an anti-satellite weapons test that created a field of 1,500 pieces of debris endangering the crew of the International Space Station. Scroll down for videos The US is investigating a 'debris-generating event in space' after astronauts on the International Space Station were forced to prepare for …

ISS astronauts take emergency precautions as debris flies dangerously close to space station
3 years, 4 months ago

ISS astronauts take emergency precautions as debris flies dangerously close to space station

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Astronauts on board the International Space Station have been forced to take emergency …

Why we don’t know exactly what happened during a near-collision in space
4 years, 5 months ago

Why we don’t know exactly what happened during a near-collision in space

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Space traffic experts tracked two pieces of orbital garbage that appeared to be careening toward each other on Thursday night: a defunct Soviet satellite and a discarded Chinese rocket booster. But the US military, which uses data from the world’s largest network of radars and telescopes, said that its space traffic control team detected a …

RUSSIA'S SOYUZ: DECADES OF BLASTING INTO SPACE
6 years, 4 months ago

RUSSIA'S SOYUZ: DECADES OF BLASTING INTO SPACE

Daily Mail  

The Soyuz programme is an ongoing human spaceflight programme which was initiated by the Soviet Union in the early 1960s, originally part of a Moon landing project. 1967: Soviet astronaut Vladimir Komarov was killed during landing due to a parachute failure 1975: Two Russian astronauts had to abort a mission to a Russian space station at an altitude of 90miles …

Rocket launch malfunction forces astronauts to return to Earth
6 years, 5 months ago

Rocket launch malfunction forces astronauts to return to Earth

Daily Mail  

Two astronauts kept ice cool as their rocket travelling at thousands of miles an hour malfunctioned on the edge of space while carrying them to the International Space Station, cockpit audio reveals. Rescuers who rushed to the aid of the two stranded astronauts took the revealing photo showing the stricken capsule lying on its side after the aborted mission to …

Russia says air leak on International Space Station could be deliberate sabotage
6 years, 6 months ago

Russia says air leak on International Space Station could be deliberate sabotage

Firstpost  

Astronauts used tape to seal the leak after it caused a small loss of pressure. Russia launched checks on Tuesday after its space chief said an air leak on the International Space Station last week could have been caused by deliberate sabotage. Space agency chief Dmitry Rogozin said the hole detected on Thursday in a Russian space craft docked at …

Rise in space junk orbiting Earth could 'provoke armed conflict', Russian scientists warn
9 years, 1 month ago

Rise in space junk orbiting Earth could 'provoke armed conflict', Russian scientists warn

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The rise of space junk orbiting the Earth could 'provoke armed …

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