Was the International Space Station crew in danger during the unplanned firing of Nauka thrusters?

Marc Boucher July 30, 2021 News Comments Off on Was the International Space Station crew in danger during the unplanned firing of Nauka thrusters?

Nauka approaches the International Space Station, preparing to dock. Credit: NASA TV.

Yesterday at 12:45 p.m EDT on the International Space Station the thrusters of the newly docked Russian Nauka Multipurpose Laboratory Module fired unexpectedly. NASA says the crew was never in danger, but is that the case?

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