A serious space crisis started between the USA and Russia after Russia tested an anti-satellite missile. Because a red alert was issued at our ‘science’ base in space due to the missile launched by Russia. The astronauts had to don their spacesuits and take shelter in capsules.
After this incident, US officials condemned Russia. NASA stated that the initiative in question endangered the International Space Station in low Earth orbit. He also explained that these tests created debris that would endanger activities in space for many years.
USA blames Russia: Anti-satellite missile endangered the station
Currently, there is a team of seven at our base in space, including four Americans, one German and two Russians. The astronauts and cosmonauts took refuge in the capsules to escape if necessary for the next two hours after the test. After the incident, tensions started between the two countries. Mutual statements keep coming.
Reuters reported that after the anti-satellite missile test, the space station passed through or near the debris pile every 90 minutes. However, NASA experts declared that after the third pass, it is now safe for the crew to return to the station.
NASA administrator Bill Nelson made a statement on this subject. “NASA will continue to monitor the wreckage in the coming days and beyond to ensure the safety of our crews in orbit,” Nelson said. ” said.
While space debris continues to be a serious problem, Russia’s testing of its anti-satellite missile has sparked reactions. Experts say thousands of garbage will circulate in space as a result of testing weapons that shatter orbiting satellites. These pieces of debris can be a major problem for the crew.
Roscosmos said “there is no danger”
The Russian space agency Roscosmos made a statement on Twitter. “Today, the orbit of the object has moved away from the ISS orbit, forcing the crew to enter the spacecraft according to standard procedures. The station is in the green zone. ” said. However, this statement from Russia did not satisfy the US front…
Russian Soyuz 2.1b rocket, 2017. (Photo: AP/Dmitri Lovetsky)
US Space Command also released a statement. He claimed that the anti-satellite missile sent by Russia to shoot down its own satellite caused more than 1,500 traceable orbital debris. He also stressed that it probably caused hundreds of thousands of small pieces of debris.
However, the director of the space command, US Army General James Dickinson, made a harsh statement. “Russia has demonstrated a deliberate disregard for the security, stability and long-term sustainability of space for all nations,” Dickinson said. Debris from the missile test will continue to pose a threat to activity in space for years to come. It will put satellites and space missions at risk and force more collision avoidance maneuvers. ” said.
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