Russian satellite malfunctions, forcing ISS astronauts to take cover

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Nearly 200 pieces of space debris from a Russian satellite have forced seven astronauts to end up on board the International Space Station (ISS) take cover for a whileAccording to a message from the ISS, the astronauts were ordered to stop work and “take refuge in their spacecraft” on Wednesday.

NASA’s Mission Control Center indicated that the increased threat I could go on for a couple more days. and continue to interfere with scientific research and other work of astronauts.

No additional details were provided about the cause of the destruction of the Russian Earth observation satellite Resurs-P1. which Russia declared inoperative in 2022.

Similar events in orbit They are rarebut they are becoming increasingly alarming as space fills with satellite networks essential to everyday life on Earth.

The Russian space agency Roscosmos, which operated the satellite, did not respond to requests for comment. he also made no mention of the incident on his social media.

The US Space Command, which is monitoring the debris swarm, said no immediate threat for other satellites.