An international space station, one of the wonders of human engineering and collaboration, is facing a serious challenge due to the gradual degradation of its orbit.
This orbital laboratory, which has been in operation for over 20 years in space, is experiencing the effects of the Earth's lower atmosphere at the altitude of its flight. Space debris and atmospheric drag negatively affect the orbit of the station, causing it to descend by several hundred meters each year.
According to experts, the situation requires careful monitoring and the adoption of measures to correct the orbital parameters of the station. Despite the fact that the station regularly boosts to a higher orbit thanks to the engines of docked spacecraft, it is necessary to constantly correct its orbit. Fortunately, scientific teams have sufficient time to take measures to prevent more serious degradation of the situation.
