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ISS Orbit Boosted for Spacecraft Maneuvers
19 Nov
Summary
- ISS orbit adjusted by 2.7 km using Progress MS-32 thrusters.
- Average altitude now 419.74 km above Earth's surface.
- Adjustment ensures smooth arrival of Soyuz MS-28 and departure of Soyuz MS-27.
The orbit of the International Space Station (ISS) has been adjusted upwards by 2.7 kilometers. This precise maneuver was executed using the thrusters of the Progress MS-32 space freighter, which fired for nearly 15 minutes to achieve the desired orbital change. The adjustment ensures favorable ballistic conditions for critical upcoming crewed spacecraft operations.
The primary objective of this orbital boost was to facilitate the planned arrival of the Soyuz MS-28 spacecraft and the subsequent departure of the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft. By raising the station's altitude, mission control can better manage trajectories and ensure the safety and success of these docking and undocking procedures.
Following the thruster activation, the ISS now maintains an average altitude of 419.74 kilometers above the Earth's surface. The current international crew aboard the station includes cosmonauts from Russia, astronauts from NASA, and an astronaut from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
