The crew of the International Space Station boarded two spacecraft which could be used as lifeboats to bring them back to Earth in an emergency. File photo: AFP
* The US is investigating a 'debris-generating event in space' after astronauts on the International Space Station were forced to prepare for a possible evacuation
* It came amid unconfirmed reports that Russia had carried out an anti-satellite weapon (ASAT) test
* The tests is a rare show-of-force demonstrations criticized by the space community because of the risk they create for crews in low Earth orbit
* NASA has not yet commented, but its Russian counterpart Roscomos, downplayed the incident
The United States said Monday it was investigating a 'debris-generating event in outer space' after astronauts on the International Space Station were forced to prepare for a possible evacuation.
It came amid unconfirmed reports that Russia had carried out an anti-satellite weapon (ASAT) test - rare show-of-force demonstrations criticized by the space community because of the risk they create for crews in low Earth orbit.
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International Space Station Astronauts Evacuate Into Return Spaceships After Russia Conducts Major Anti-Satellite Weapons Test
Live coverage: Space station crew members take cover from space debris -- SpaceFlight Now
U.S. Military Reports 'Debris-Generating Event' in Outer Space -- Reuters
US concerned that a Russian anti-satellite weapons test created a debris field in space -- CNN
Astronauts Forced to Take Shelter as Debris Cloud Threatens Space Station -- Gizmodo
U.S. warns of space debris after reports that Russia destroyed one of its satellites -- Politico
Space debris forces astronauts on space station to take shelter in return ships -- Space.com
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