Russian space cargo ship Progress MS-24 saved the International Space Station (ISS) from colliding with space debris. This was officially stated by the press service of the Roscosmos state corporation. telegram channel.
“Progress MS-24 moved the ISS away from collision with space debris,” the release states.
As the company announced, the spacecraft’s engines were started at 18:07 Moscow time, running for 316.5 seconds and producing an impulse of 0.5 m/s.
“As a result, according to preliminary data, the altitude of the ISS orbit has been increased by 900 m,” the government agency said.
According to the press service, after adjustment, the orbital parameters became: minimum altitude 419.1 km, maximum 436.1 km.
Russian “Progress MS-20” for the last time took away ISS from collision with space debris on August 6, 2023.
Before reportedThat the American space initiative TransAstra will develop “bags” for space debris.
Previously at Roscosmos rejected The version where space debris was found when the ships on the ISS were damaged.