Thrusters Ignite As Space Station Escapes a Close Call With Satellite Debris

To ensure safety from an approaching piece of space debris, the ISS’s orbit was raised using the Progress 89 thrusters. This preventive measure kept the space station clear from potential collision without affecting its scheduled operations, including the launch of a new cargo craft. At 2:09 p.m. CST on Tuesday, the Progress 89 thrusters fired […]