The International Space Station (ISS) Crisis: Emergency Evacuation Plans and the Rise of China's Tiangong Space Station
The International Space Station (ISS) Crisis: Emergency Evacuation Plans and the Rise of China's Tiangong Space StationThe ISS's Plight: Accumulated Hazards and Emergency EvacuationThese malfunctions aren't isolated incidents but the result of long-standing neglect. The ISS's design life was 15 years, yet it has operated for over 10 years beyond that...
"Tiangong" Encounters a "Solar Storm": The Story Behind the Anomaly in China's Space Station's Orbital Altitude
"Tiangong" Encounters a "Solar Storm": The Story Behind the Anomaly in China's Space Station's Orbital AltitudeOn May 11, the orbital altitude of China's space station experienced a sudden and significant fluctuation, dropping by a remarkable 1 kilometer in a single day, sparking widespread concern. This wasn't due to a station malfunction, but rather a result of recent intense solar activity that triggered an ultra-strong geomagnetic storm...