Russia blasts satellite, creates dangerous space debris

Last week, Russia used a missile to destroy a satellite, sending thousands of pieces of the space. Russia’s actions have put astronauts and spacecraft in greater danger. They have also caused serious concerns back on Earth.

On November 15, Russia used a missile to blow up one of its old satellites. The satellite, called Cosmos 1408, was no longer working. through space at speeds of roughly 7,000 mph.

The seven astronauts in the International Space Station had to take shelter in the capsules that brought them to the space station. that are big enough to track from Earth, as well as are known as “space junk” or “space debris“.

Space debris is a huge problem, and it’s getting worse quickly.

Since humans began going into space, debris has been collecting. Some of it is old satellites or spacecraft, or parts of rockets that launched spacecraft. Some of it comes from parts that have been lost or have broken up or broken off.