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The Russian model Nauka unexpectedly ignited the engines, deflecting the space station off course. NASA therefore postponed the start of the mission – ČT24 – Czech Television

Problem with operation Science module astronauts said Thursday about three hours after successfully landing on the ISS. The module’s engines started unexpectedly, deflecting the entire orbital complex from its normal flight position for at least 45 minutes.


After the motors of another module on the station were activated, the original position was restored. Ground teams’ contact with the ISS crew was cut off twice for several minutes during the incident, but none of the astronauts were in immediate danger, said NASA spokesman Joel Montalbano.

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