Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:36am on 28 Jun 2024,Friday Science
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore had a close call on the International Space Station (ISS) when space debris threatened the orbiting laboratory. As a precaution, they took emergency shelter in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft. The incident occurred when a satellite broke up near the ISS, prompting Mission Control to instruct all crew members to seek safety in their respective spacecraft. After an hour of monitoring, the debris passed, and the astronauts resumed normal operations. This incident highlights the risks posed by space debris and the importance of safety measures in space exploration.
