Real World: Keeping the International Space Station in Orbit

Real World: Keeping the International Space Station in Orbit

Each day, gravity pulls the International Space Station, or ISS, a little closer to Earth. See how drag causes the ISS to slow down. Learn about the challenges of keeping the ISS in orbit and how NASA counteracts orbital decay. Public domain (curated collection) Creator: NASA eClips Year: 2010

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