Tag: ISS
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Desafios do Lixo Espacial: Protegendo e Resgatando a Estação Espacial Internacional
A crescente quantidade de detritos espaciais em órbita baixa da Terra (LEO) tem sido uma preocupação crescente para as agências espaciais e os astronautas a bordo da Estação Espacial Internacional (ISS). Recentemente, a tripulação da ISS foi instruÃda a se abrigar em suas respectivas espaçonaves quando uma nuvem de detritos de um satélite destruÃdo atingiu…
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The ISS’s Brush With Space Debris: A Wake-Up Call for the Future of Orbital Safety
The recent incident involving the International Space Station (ISS) serves as a stark reminder of the inherent dangers in our increasingly crowded low-Earth orbit. Astronauts had to seek shelter in available spacecraft, including the Starliner and Soyuz modules, following a satellite breakup that created a new debris field. Such events underscore the growing threat of…
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Le Défi du Désorbitage de l’ISS: SpaceX à la Rescousse
La NASA a récemment annoncé que SpaceX serait chargé de créer et de livrer un véhicule de désorbitage pour l’International Space Station (ISS), marquant un tournant majeur dans la gestion des infrastructures spatiales vieillissantes. Le contrat, d’une valeur totale potentielle de 843 millions de dollars, soulève diverses interrogations et attentes concernant les capacités et l’innovation…
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Exploring the Intriguing Evolution of Bacteria in Space: Insights from the ISS
The evolution of bacteria in space, particularly on the International Space Station (ISS), has unveiled a fascinating realm of scientific inquiry. The comments from users reflect a diverse range of perspectives on the implications of this discovery. One intriguing suggestion is the comparison between the evolution of bacteria in space versus on Earth to better…