Russia is currently in trouble after its new space module called Nauka accidentally shoved the International Space Station (ISS) out of its original position. Roscosmos claimed that the unexpected space accident was caused by their new space station's software glitch.
Various space experts said that the original position of the space structure is essential since it allows ISS to gather enough power from the sun using its solar panels. On the other hand, since the International Space Station is already out of its place, its communication activities back to Earth might also be affected.
However, Space Station Manager Joel Montalbano said that the accident did not cause any injuries for the astronomers.
"We haven't noticed any damage. There was no immediate danger at any time to the crew," he added.
Montalbano shared that the crew members of ISS did not feel any movement or shaking at all during the sudden incident with the Nauka space module.
On the other hand, NASA confirmed that the ISS was moved around 45 degrees from its original attitude and almost one-eighth of a complete circle.
Aside from this, the international space agency's spokesman, Bob Jacobs, announced that the space complex stops spinning after the new Russian space module shoved it.
What Really Happened With ISS and Nauka?
US News reported that the software glitch forced Russia's Nauka space module to fire its thrusters towards ISS. Solovyov explained that the system issue sent an incorrect direct command to turn the new lab's engines.
However, the Roscosmos official added that the space incident was quickly countered by another Russian space component's propulsion system to prevent serious damages.
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Written by: Griffin Davis
