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Russian Discarded Satellite Breaks Up in Low Earth Orbit, ISS Crew Evacuates to Spacecraft
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- On the 26th, a Russian discarded satellite broke up, forcing astronauts aboard the International Space Station to evacuate to their spacecraft.
- The ISS, with 7 long-stay crew members, evacuated to 3 spacecraft for an hour before resuming normal operations. The US Space Command reported that over 100 pieces of space debris were created, but no imminent threats were observed.
- This incident serves as a reminder of the issue of space debris, particularly in low Earth orbit where thousands of satellites are being operated, such as Starlink. The increasing amount of space debris is a concern, and international efforts are expected to become increasingly important in the future.
On the 26th, a Russian decommissioned satellite disintegrated in low Earth orbit, forcing astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) to evacuate to docked spacecraft. The ISS announced that the seven astronauts of Expedition 71, the long-duration crew, had temporarily evacuated to three spacecraft, including Boeing's 'Starliner.' It is highly likely that the astronauts were asleep at the time of the incident. A NASA official explained that this response was a "precautionary measure," and the astronauts spent an hour in the spacecraft before returning to the ISS and resuming normal operations.
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According to 'LeoLabs,' which monitors satellites, the decommissioned Russian satellite 'Resurs-P1' (also known as 'SATNO 39186') appears to have released numerous debris. The U.S. Space Command also confirmed the destruction of Resurs-P1 and estimates that over 100 trackable space debris (space junk) were generated. The Space Command stated that "no imminent threat was observed and regular approach assessments are ongoing."
In addition to the Expedition 71 crew, two astronauts are staying on the ISS for the crewed flight test (Crew Flight Test: CFT) of the Starliner. Starliner docked with the ISS on June 6th. Initially planned for a one-week stay, the return to Earth is scheduled for July 2nd or later due to issues such as a helium leak and thruster performance in the Starliner.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the issue of space debris. Particularly in low Earth orbit, where thousands of satellites are operating, including Starlink, concerns about increasing space debris are rising. International efforts to address space debris are expected to become increasingly crucial in the future.
