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ISS Dodges Debris in 41st Orbital Maneuver

5/3/2025

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On April 30, 2024, the International Space Station (ISS) deftly dodged danger by executing a crucial orbital boost, steering 0.4 miles away from debris from a Chinese Long March rocket. This strategic maneuver, carried out by the Progress 91 spacecraft, underscores the ongoing vigilance required to protect our orbiting laboratory, marking the 41st such action since 1999.

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On April 30, 2024, the International Space Station (ISS) deftly dodged danger by executing a crucial orbital boost, steering 0.4 miles away from debris from a Chinese Long March rocket. This strategic maneuver, carried out by the Progress 91 spacecraft, underscores the ongoing vigilance required to protect our orbiting laboratory, marking the 41st such action since 1999.