Russian debris cloud forces NASA to postpone spacewalk

On November 30th, a cloud of space debris was created when Russia destroyed an old satellite during a missile test. This debris poses a significant risk to the International Space Station (ISS) and its crew. NASA postponed a scheduled spacewalk due to the threat of debris. SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, also adjusted the orbits of some Starlink satellites to minimize collision risks. While the ISS and SpaceX Dragon capsules have protective shields, space suits do not, increasing the danger during spacewalks.

What event led to the creation of a cloud of space debris?

• Russia blowing up an old satellite

• A collision between two satellites

• A meteor shower

• A failed rocket launch

Why was a scheduled spacewalk by NASA postponed?

• Threat of space debris

• Technical issues with the space station

• Bad weather conditions

• Astronaut health concerns

What action did SpaceX take to reduce the risk of collision with space debris?

• Launched new satellites

• Deployed a debris shield

• Shifted Starlink satellite orbits

• Cancelled satellite launches

What protective feature do the SpaceX Dragon capsules have?

• Solar panels

• Radiation shields

• Heat shields

• Micro meteorite shields

Why is there a higher risk for astronauts during spacewalks?

• Space suits lack micro meteorite shields

• Spacewalks are done in low light conditions

• Space suits are not insulated

• Spacewalks are conducted at high speeds