International Space Station goes out of control after misfire of Russian module-In pics
On Thursday (July 29) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) officials informed that the International Space Station (ISS) was thrown briefly out of control when jet thrusters of a newly arrived Russian research module inadvertently fired a few hours after it was docked to the orbiting outpost. In this collection of pictures, we take a look at the magnificent ISS situated at the edge of space.
On Thursday (July 29) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) officials informed that the International Space Station (ISS) was thrown briefly out of control when jet thrusters of a newly arrived Russian research module inadvertently fired a few hours after it was docked to the orbiting outpost. In this collection of pictures, we take a look at the magnificent ISS situated at the edge of space.
The beginning of disorientation
![The beginning of disorientation The beginning of disorientation](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/07/30/955669-issnasafr.jpeg)
Spacecraft emergency
![Spacecraft emergency Spacecraft emergency](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/07/30/955667-issnasavt.jpeg)
Unexpected drift in orientation of ISS
![Unexpected drift in orientation of ISS Unexpected drift in orientation of ISS](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/07/30/955664-issnasard.jpeg)
The restoration process
![The restoration process The restoration process](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/07/30/955663-issnasablack.jpeg)
According to a Reuters report, the flight teams on the ground managed to restore the space station`s orientation by activating thrusters on another module of the orbiting platform. The Nauka engines were ultimately switched off, the space station was stabilized and its orientation was restored to where it had begun, said NASA.
Image credit: Reuters
Danger to crew members aboard
![Danger to crew members aboard Danger to crew members aboard](https://english.cdn.zeenews.com/sites/default/files/2021/07/30/955659-issnasaearth.jpeg)