History: July 29 (#2)

History: July 29 (#2)
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July 29, 2021 The International Space Station temporarily spins out of control, moving the ISS 45 degrees out of attitude, following an engine malfunction of Russian module Nauka.

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On July 29, in the year 2021: The International Space S tation temporarily spins out of control, moving the ISS 45 degrees out of attitude, following an engine malfunction of Russian module Nauka. The International Space Station (ISS) is a space station in low Earth orbit (LEO).

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Why July 29, 2021 matters: The International Space Station temporari ly spins out of control, moving the ISS 45 degrees out of attitude, following an engine malfunction of Russian module Nauka. What began on this day left a lasting mark on history. The effects were felt immediately and continued to shape events, ideas, and lives long afterwards.

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Historical context: July 29, 2021 The 21st century has already seen profound shifts: the digital revolution has con nected billions while reshaping politics and culture; climate change has emerged as a defining crisis; and new powers have risen to challenge the world order that followed the Cold War. The event on this day: The International Space Station temporarily spins out of control, moving the ISS 45 degrees out of attitude, following an engine malfunction of Russian module Nauka. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Space_Station (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)