10 Most Dangerous Space Missions Of All Time

The video discusses ten close calls in space exploration history, highlighting incidents like space debris threatening the ISS, Columbia's fuel leak, and Apollo 13's oxygen tank explosion. It covers the challenges faced by astronauts, such as repairing a solar array, dealing with solar flares, and managing spacecraft control issues. The video emphasizes the risks and solutions in space missions, showcasing the resilience and ingenuity of astronauts and engineers.

What is the estimated number of pieces of space debris larger than a softball orbiting the Earth?

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What significant event occurred on the International Space Station on 28th 2011 regarding space debris?

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What was discovered by technicians after the Columbia shuttle's rear panel was removed?

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Describe the challenges faced by the crew during the solar array repair on the International Space Station.

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What happened to the Atlantis shuttle's insulation during its launch in 1988?

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What precaution did astronauts aboard the International Space Station take during the X class solar flare on January 20th, 2005?

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What caused the Soyuz spacecraft to lose control during a docking attempt in 2004?

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Explain the circumstances surrounding the ballistic reentry of the Russian Soyuz spacecraft in April 2008.

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What was the critical issue faced by John Glenn during the Friendship 7 mission?

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What was the outcome of the Apollo 13 mission despite the challenges faced?

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