Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:24pm on 11 Apr 2024,Thursday Science
An American satellite narrowly escaped destruction after a Russian spacecraft came within 10 meters of it in space. The incident, which occurred in February, left NASA's deputy administrator, Colonel Pam Melroy, "really scared." The near miss involved NASA's Timed satellite and a defunct Russian spy satellite, Cosmos 2221, with experts warning that a collision could have resulted in thousands of bullet-fast debris pieces endangering other spacecraft and potentially human lives. Melroy emphasized the sobering reality of the situation, highlighting the need for heightened awareness and caution in managing space traffic.
