Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) were forced to take shelter for an hour after a defunct Russian satellite disintegrated into over 100 pieces near the station. While the immediate threat has passed, the debris cloud poses a long-term risk, with experts estimating it will take weeks to months for the danger to subside.
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) were forced to take shelter in the docked Starliner spacecraft after a defunct Russian satellite broke apart in orbit, sending debris racing around Earth. The incident highlights the growing problem of space junk and the risks faced by NASA’s Starliner mission.
