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

2 days, 15 hours ago

Safe from space: on the return of the NASA mission space crew

In the early hours of March 19, a SpaceX crew capsule bearing NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, Barry Wilmore, Nick Hague, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov splashed down off the Florida coast. Ms. Williams and Mr. Wilmore had returned to the earth after nine months in the International Space Station, whereas they had originally been expected to spend eight days in …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

When debris from space crashes to the earth, who is responsible?

The Hindu

Imagine going about your day when a heavy metal object suddenly crashes in front of your house. Space debris in law Despite being a critical issue in space governance, space debris lacks a universally accepted legal definition in international treaties. The latter refers to space debris thus: “Space debris is all man-made objects, including fragments and elements thereof, in Earth …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Recent air traffic disasters have fliers nervous - but how worried should you be when heading to the skies?

The Independent

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1 month, 1 week ago

Recent aviation disasters cause fears about the safety of flying

Associated Press

The spate of recent aviation disasters and close calls have people worried about the safety of flying. And federal officials have been raising concerns about an overtaxed and understaffed air traffic control system for years, especially after a series of close calls between planes at U.S. airports. President Donald Trump added to those concerns Thursday when he blamed the midair …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Recent aviation disasters cause fears about the safety of flying

Associated Press

The spate of recent aviation disasters and close calls have people worried about the safety of flying. And federal officials have been raising concerns about an overtaxed and understaffed air traffic control system for years, especially after a series of close calls between planes at U.S. airports. President Donald Trump added to those concerns Thursday when he blamed the midair …

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2 months ago

SpaceX’s Starship Grounded After Fiery Disintegration Over Caribbean

Deccan Chronicle

The United States Federal Aviation Administration grounded SpaceX’s Starship on Friday following its spectacular disintegration during a test mission over the Caribbean. “The FAA is requiring SpaceX to perform a mishap investigation into the loss of the Starship vehicle during launch operations on January 16,” the agency stated, adding that there were no reports of public injuries. “If possible, take …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Traffic jam in space as Earth's Orbit faces satellite congestion

India Today

The increasing congestion in low Earth orbit poses a significant threat to the sustainability of space activities, as experts warn that without international cooperation, this critical region may soon become unusable. In late October, a United Nations panel on space traffic coordination emphasised the urgent need for a comprehensive shared database of orbital objects. The panel's co-chair, Aarti Holla-Maini, director …

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4 months ago

Sunita Williams updates: ISS fires its thrusters to avoid getting hit by satellite debris

Hindustan Times

The International Space Station successfully conducted a Pre-determined Debris Avoidance Maneuver to raise its orbit and avoid getting hit by a chunk of orbital debris. The orbital adjustment maneuver was done by the NASA in collaboration with Roscosmos and other international space station partners. Manoeuvre executed 1st time this year According to a report from NPR, NASA informed the agency …

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4 months ago

Sunita Williams fires Space Station thrusters to avoid big satellite debris

India Today

The International Space Station successfully executed a Pre-determined Debris Avoidance Maneuver to increase its distance from a potentially hazardous piece of space debris. This orbital adjustment was a coordinated effort between NASA, Roscosmos, and other international space station partners, highlighting the importance of global cooperation in maintaining the safety of space operations. Station Commander Suni Williams and Flight Engineer Butch …

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4 months ago

International Space Station ‘leaking’ with astronauts onboard, NASA fears ‘catastrophic failure’

Hindustan Times

NASA and Russian space officials are at odds as a critical leak on the International Space Station continues to deteriorate. In this photo provided by NASA, from left, astronauts Butch Wilmore, Suni Williams, Nick Hague and Don Pettit show their U.S. flag-themed socks aboard the International Space Station on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. Years old ISS leak worsens, …

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4 months ago

Space station leaks and aging spacesuits: NASA astronaut warns about risks, says ’It’s not a comfortable thing’

Live Mint

NASA astronaut and Crew-8 commander Matthew Dominick shed light on the challenges posed by aging hardware on the International Space Station and NASA's extravehicular mobility units, commonly known as spacesuits. NASA Office of Inspector General report: Cracks and leaks in the Russian Service Module NASA faces growing challenges in ensuring the continuous operation of the ISS through 2030. Despite efforts, …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mystery as four NASA astronauts are rushed to hospital without explanation after returning from space

Daily Mail

A crew of four NASA astronauts was recently hospitalized without explanation after returning to Earth on SpaceX's Dragon capsule. During a meeting of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel on October 31, former astronaut and committee member Kent Rominger listed a series of 'recent issues' with SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon spacecraft. All four of the Crew-8 astronauts were hospitalized …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

The International Space Station should be evacuated IMMEDIATELY: Expert warns leaving it too late 'could lead to a disaster that would kill not only the astronauts, but also NASA's reputation'

Daily Mail

NASA's astronauts should evacuate the International Space Station immediately to avoid a fatal disaster, a space expert has warned. A space expert has warned that NASA's decision to keep astronauts aboard the space station could lead to a fatal disaster NASA has warned its astronauts to be ready for an emergency evacuation as concerns rise over a crack in the …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Exactly how NASA could evacuate ISS amid fears about leaks and cracks on the space station

Daily Mail

A growing leak on the International Space Station has sparked fears that astronauts on board may need to evacuate, including the two stranded by Boeing's Starliner. A spaceflight expert told DailyMail.com that if evacuation became necessary, each crew would escape in their assigned NASA spacecraft, including the SpaceX Dragon capsule and the Russian Soyuz. All seven astronauts are staying on …

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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, …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

ESA and SpaceX Discuss Collaboration on Space Debris Management

Firstpost

European Space Agency (ESA) is in talks with SpaceX to manage and declutter space waste. The talks aim to address the growing problem of space debris, which poses significant risks to satellites and space missions. ESA's Director General, Josef Aschbacher, expressed optimism about the momentum of the Zero Debris Charter, which has gained support from over 110 countries and organizations. …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Nasa SpaceX Crew-8 astronauts taken to medical facility after successful splash down on Earth — two months behind schedule

The Independent

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

4 astronauts return to Earth after being delayed by Boeing's capsule trouble and Hurricane Milton

The Independent

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Boeing’s troubled Starliner capsule touches down back on Earth without its crew

The Independent

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

The frightening amount of radiation NASA's stranded astronauts have endured because of Boeing's faulty spaceship

Daily Mail

Two NASA astronauts will endure months of intense radiation exposure after Boeing's Starliner spacecraft stranded them on the International Space Station. The ISS has shielding to reduce the amount of space radiation that astronauts are exposed to, but crews still endure about 365 times more radiation than we do here on Earth, according to Archer's calculations. Starliner faced numerous technical …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

NASA will bring stranded astronauts back on SpaceX — not Boeing's Starliner

NPR

NASA will bring stranded astronauts back on SpaceX — not Boeing's Starliner toggle caption NASA/via AP Boeing’s Starliner will come back to Earth empty, and the two astronauts who took it up into orbit on a test flight will return in a capsule built by a competing company, SpaceX. And the two astronauts supported the agency’s decision, though it means …

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7 months ago

Could YOU survive on the ISS? Claustrophobia-inducing virtual tour lets you imagine what it's like for NASA's trapped astronauts - who have to sleep in phonebooth-sized bedrooms, use vacuum-powered to

Daily Mail

Growing up, you might have dreamed of one day becoming an astronaut and blasting off to the International Space Station. Astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams recently gained international attention after NASA revealed that the pair would be stuck on the ISS for six months, despite originally expecting to be there for eight days. As NASA announces that astronauts Butch …

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8 months, 1 week ago

The out-of-control rockets and spacecraft that have come crashing back to Earth REVEALED in terrifying interactive map - as scientists warn there's a 10% chance falling debris will kill someone in the

Daily Mail

It's one of the most basic laws of physics – what goes up must come down. Rocket launches since 1957: 6,200 6,200 Number of satellites in orbit: 13,100 13,100 Number still in space: 8,410 8,410 Number still functioning: 5,800 5,800 Number of debris objects: 31,500 31,500 Break-ups, explosions etc: 630 630 Mass of objects in orbit: 9,900 tonnes 9,900 tonnes …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sunita Williams and other US astronauts aboard ISS forced to take shelter as Russian satellite breaks up near station

Hindustan Times

A Russian-owned decommissioned satellite endangered several ISS astronauts after it fractured near the space station. In this photo provided by NASA, Boeing Crew Flight Test astronauts Butch Wilmore, left, and Suni Williams pose for a portrait inside the vestibule between the forward port on the International Space Station's Harmony module and Boeing's Starliner spacecraft on June 13, 2024. According to …

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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 …

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9 months, 1 week ago

Nasa accidentally airs ‘scary’ audio of medical emergency drill on space station

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11 months ago

Space debris identified as culprit in Florida home destruction, NASA confirms

India TV News

NASA has solved the mysterious incident which took place in Naples, Florida when a cylindrical object crashed through a homeowner's roof- leaving behind the residents startled but thankfully no one got hurt. It was on Monday when NASA confirmed that the object was a piece of space debris which was originally originated from the International Space Station. Weighing around 1.6 …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

A Soyuz capsule carrying 3 crew from the International Space Station lands safely in Kazakhstan

Associated Press

MOSCOW — A Russian space capsule with two women and one man safely landed in a steppe in Kazakhstan on Saturday after their missions aboard the International Space Station. The Soyuz MS-24 carrying Russia’s Oleg Novitsky, NASA’s Loral O’Hara and Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus touched down southeast of the remote town of Dzhezkazgan at 12:17 p.m. Kazakh time. O’Hara arrived …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian Soyuz spacecraft with 3 astronauts docks at the International Space Station

Associated Press

MOSCOW — A Russian spacecraft with three astronauts successfully docked Monday at the International Space Station. The Soyuz MS-25 spacecraft carrying NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, Russian Oleg Novitsky and Marina Vasilevskaya of Belarus reached the space outpost after Saturday’s blastoff from the Russian-leased Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan that followed an aborted launch attempt two days earlier. The three astronauts …

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1 year ago

Russia’s space agency aborts launch of 3 astronauts to the International Space Station; all are safe

Associated Press

MOSCOW — Russia aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station moments before they were scheduled to lift off Thursday, but the crew was safe, officials said. Russia’s Roscosmos space corporation and NASA said the crew was safe, and Roscosmos chief Yuri Borisov said the next launch attempt is set for Saturday. Borisov told reporters that experts …

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1 year ago

Crew of 3 safe after Russia aborts launch to space station moments before liftoff

LA Times

From top, Marina Vasilevskaya, Belarus’ first astronaut; NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson; and Oleg Novitsky of Roscosmos wave before climbing aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket at the Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on Thursday for a mission to the International Space Station. Russia aborted the launch of three astronauts to the International Space Station moments before they were scheduled to lift off …

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1 year ago

Russian space officials say air leak at International Space Station poses no danger to its crew

The Hindu

Russian space officials on Wednesday acknowledged a continuing air leak from the Russian segment of the International Space Station, but said it poses no danger to its crew. Russian space officials first reported a leak in the Zvezda module in August 2020 and later that year Russian crew members located what they believed was its source and tried to fix …

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1 year, 5 months ago

How to avoid "zombie" satellites causing atmospheric destruction? Send them to this ocean graveyard

Salon

In the U.S., the average person produces 4.9 pounds of trash a day. When a satellite nears the end of its life, it is either sent outward to the “graveyard orbit,” past the geosynchronous region where most satellites orbit, or brought back down to Earth in a region known as the “satellite graveyard.” The idea is to not leave satellites …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Russian spacecraft carrying 3 astronauts blasts off to International Space Station

Hindustan Times

One American and two Russian space crew members blasted off Friday aboard a Russian spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on a mission to the International Space Station. The Soyuz MS-24 spacecraft carrying the International Space Station Expedition 70-71 crew blasts off to the ISS from the Moscow-leased Baikonur cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on September 15, 2023. NASA astronaut Loral …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Watch: International Space Station lowers orbit to avoid space debris collision

Hindustan Times

The engines of the International Space Station's Zvezda service module, managed by Roscosmos, performed a critical operation to manoeuvre the station away from a potential collision with an unnamed space debris on Thursday. The 68th long-term expedition crew is currently on board the ISS, comprising Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopiev, Dmitry Petelin, and Andrey Fedyaev, NASA astronauts Francisco Rubio, Steven Bowen, …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Damaged Russian Soyuz Capsule Returns to Earth, Says Space Agency

News 18

Russia’s unmanned Soyuz MS-22 capsule returned to Earth on Tuesday from the International Space Station, landing in Kazakhstan three months after suffering a coolant leak. The Russian space agency said the capsule carried “around 218 kilograms of cargo”, including results of scientific experiments. The capsule flew Russian cosmonauts Dmitry Petelin and Sergei Prokopyev and NASA astronaut Frank Rubio to the …

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2 years ago

Russia launches rescue ship to space station after leaks

Associated Press

Russia launched a rescue ship on Friday for two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut whose original ride home sprang a dangerous leak while parked at the International Space Station. Officials had determined it was too risky to bring NASA’s Frank Rubio and Russia’s Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin back in their damaged Soyuz next month as originally planned. Until the …

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2 years ago

Russia launches rescue ship to space station after leaks

The Hindu

Russia launched a rescue ship on February 24 for two cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut whose original ride home sprang a dangerous leak while parked at the International Space Station. Until the new Soyuz pulls up, emergency plans call for Rubio to switch to a SpaceX crew capsule that’s docked at the space station. Officials had determined it was too …

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2 years ago

Russia launches empty Soyuz ship to rescue three astronauts stranded in space

India Today

The Russian space agency, Roscosmos, has successfully launched a Soyuz spacecraft that will act as a lifeboat for three astronauts stranded in space. The empty Soyuz spacecraft was launched after the original ride home for the astronauts sprang a dangerous leak while parked at the International Space Station. The Russian Space Agency delayed the launch of the replacement Soyuz, looking …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Explained: Russia's plan to rescue its trapped astronauts from International Space Station

Firstpost

The Russian space agency said Wednesday that it would send an empty Soyuz capsule to the International Space Station in February to replace a damaged spacecraft currently docked there. “This is the next Soyuz that was scheduled to fly in March,” said Joel Montalbano, the space station program manager at NASA, during a news conference Wednesday. “It’ll just fly a …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Empty Soyuz capsule will be sent to the space station to replace a damaged one

NPR

Empty Soyuz capsule will be sent to the space station to replace a damaged one NASA and Russia's space agency said Wednesday that they're planning to send up an uncrewed Soyuz spacecraft to the International Space Station to replace the one that sprung a leak in December. BRENDAN BYRNE, BYLINE: It's been four weeks since the cosmonauts and astronauts aboard …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Russia will launch new capsule to return space station crew

Associated Press

MOSCOW — Russia will send up a new capsule next month to bring back three space station crew members whose original ride home was damaged, officials said Wednesday. The two Russians and one American will stay several extra months at the International Space Station as a result of the capsule switch, possibly pushing their mission to close to a year, …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Russia to launch new spacecraft to rescue astronauts from leaking Soyuz module, will bring back damaged module

Firstpost

A part of the Soyuz capsule docked at the International Space Station was damaged when a micrometeorite crashed into the ISS. Image Credit: NASA As a result, the Russian space agency it would launch another Soyuz rocket on February 20 to bring home two cosmonauts and a U.S. astronaut from the International Space Station. The leaking Soyuz capsule was supposed …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Space crew using robotic arm to inspect damaged capsule

Associated Press

The crew of the International Space Station on Sunday was inspecting an attached Russian space capsule that may have been damaged by a micrometeorite, while ground controllers considered whether to send up a replacement spaceship to ferry some of them home. Russia’s space corporation, Roscosmos, said the crew was using a camera on a Canadian-built robotic arm to capture images …

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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, …

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2 years, 6 months ago

What's the risk of being hit by falling space debris?

BBC

What's the risk of being hit by falling space debris? The debris bears the logos of the UK Space Agency and a European satellite company Of the three times this model of rocket has been launched: the first re-entered on 11 May 2020, with components landing on two villages in the Ivory Coast, the second re-entered on 9 May 2021, …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Earth’s space debris crisis will not be solved because there ‘haven’t been enough disasters’, Princeton

The Independent

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2 years, 7 months ago

Russian space debris that ‘endangered’ ISS keeps almost crashing into Starlink satellites

The Independent

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2 years, 8 months ago

US, Russian astronauts will swap seats on rockets again

Associated Press

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA astronauts will go back to riding Russian rockets under an agreement announced Friday, and Russian cosmonauts will catch lifts to the International Space Station with SpaceX beginning this fall. The agreement ensures that the space station will always have at least one American and Russian on board to keep both sides of the orbiting outpost …

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