Sunita Williams Leads Emergency Drill on Space Station After Debris Scare

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:25pm on 16 Jul 2024,Tuesday Science

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams led an emergency drill on the International Space Station (ISS) after debris from a satellite posed a threat. The drill involved all nine astronauts, focusing on handling crises like pressure leaks and fires. Williams and Butch Wilmore have been busy with essential maintenance, including refilling temperature loops and coolant systems. They also worked on scientific research and reviewed procedures for managing station fluids. Williams expressed confidence in the safety of the Starliner spacecraft, despite issues with its propulsion system, which have delayed the mission indefinitely.

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