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"Lost Astronaut Tool Bag Becomes Visible Orbital Spectacle"

A bag of tools that drifted away from NASA astronauts during a spacewalk outside the International Space Station is now in a slowing orbit around the Earth and visible to stargazers. The tool bag, containing tethers, hardware handling aids, and a ratchet wrench, was irretrievable and estimated to be worth around $100,000. While the bag poses no risk to the space station, it is expected to remain in orbit until spring to midsummer 2024 before disintegrating. Reports of sightings have already emerged, with the bag visible through binoculars and sharing an orbit with the space station.

via USA TODAY|

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Lost Tool Bag from ISS Astronauts Becomes Spectacular Sight in UK Skies

A tool bag dropped by astronauts during a repair mission outside the International Space Station (ISS) has been photographed in a new telescope image. The image, captured by Gianluca Masi of the Virtual Telescope Project, shows the reflective tool bag as a sharp dot of light in the center, with stars leaving long trails in the background. The tool bag, which is gradually losing altitude, is expected to remain in orbit for a few more months before burning up in Earth's atmosphere.

via IFLScience|

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Lost Astronaut Tool Bag Spotted Orbiting Earth

NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O'Hara accidentally dropped a tool bag during their first spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS). The bag was lost but poses no risk to the station or crew. The astronauts completed maintenance work on the solar arrays but ran out of time to remove and stow a communications electronics box. The tool bag can potentially be spotted from Earth with binoculars before it disintegrates in the atmosphere. This incident is not the first time astronauts have lost tools in space, highlighting the issue of space debris.

via KSL.com|

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Lost NASA Astronaut's Tool Bag Found Orbiting Earth

A tool bag lost by NASA astronauts during a spacewalk is now orbiting Earth. The bag, which was inadvertently lost while replacing parts of the International Space Station, is not a threat to the station but is now labeled as satellite debris. NASA has been working to limit space debris since 1979, but the high volume of debris in low Earth orbit poses challenges. There are currently no laws to clean up the nearly 6,000 tons of debris in orbit, and removal is expensive.

via CBS News|

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"Lost NASA Tool Bag Floats in Space, Posing Challenges for Astronauts"

During the first all-female spacewalk, NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O'Hara inadvertently lost a tool bag while performing maintenance on the International Space Station. The bag, containing undisclosed tools, was spotted by flight controllers using external cameras and poses a low risk of recontacting the station. Experts predict that the bag, now classified as space junk, will harmlessly disintegrate when it reaches an altitude of around 70 miles over Earth in March 2024. This incident is not the first time astronauts have lost items in space.

via Newsday|

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"Lost NASA Tool Bag Spotted Orbiting Earth, Visible to Stargazers"

An astronaut's tool bag that was accidentally lost during a spacewalk at the International Space Station is now orbiting Earth and may be visible to skywatchers. The bag, which drifted away during maintenance work, is circling the planet in low-Earth orbit and poses little danger to the space station. With a stellar magnitude of +6, it may be difficult to spot with the naked eye but could be visible with binoculars. The tool bag will likely remain visible for a few months before its orbit degrades and it burns up harmlessly in the atmosphere.

via NBC News|

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"Lost NASA Tool Bag Becomes Visible Celestial Spectacle for Stargazers"

A tool bag lost by NASA astronauts during a spacewalk is now orbiting Earth just ahead of the International Space Station (ISS) and is surprisingly visible to stargazers. Valued at $100,000, the tool bag can be spotted using binoculars by locating the ISS and scanning the sky ahead of its trajectory. The bag is expected to orbit Earth for a few months before rapidly descending and disintegrating in the Earth's atmosphere around March of next year. This is not the first time an astronaut has lost tools in space, as a similar incident occurred in 2008.

via Yahoo News|

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Lost NASA Tool Bag Now Visible to Stargazers Orbiting Earth

A tool bag lost by NASA astronauts during a spacewalk is now orbiting Earth just ahead of the International Space Station (ISS) and is surprisingly visible to stargazers using binoculars. The $100,000 tool bag slipped away during repairs on ISS equipment but posed no risk to the station. It is expected to orbit for a few months before rapidly descending and disintegrating in the Earth's atmosphere around March of next year. This is not the first time an astronaut has lost tools in space, as a similar incident occurred in 2008.

via Fox News|

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Lost NASA Tool Bag Spotted Orbiting Earth, Visible to Stargazers

A tool bag was inadvertently lost during a spacewalk conducted by NASA astronauts and International Space Station residents. The bag, cataloged as 58229/1998-067WC, is now being tracked as a new orbital object by the US Space Force. It is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere in a few months and burn up completely. Observing the bag before it burns up may be possible with the proper equipment and timing. This is not the first time a tool bag has been lost during a spacewalk, but replacements have already been sent to the ISS.

via The Register|

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"Lost Tool Bag: Astronauts Accidentally Drop Toolbox During Spacewalk"

NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O'Hara accidentally dropped a tool bag during their spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS). The bag was "lost" but poses no risk to the station or crew. This is not the first time tools have been lost in space, and the tool bag is currently orbiting Earth and can potentially be seen with binoculars before disintegrating in the atmosphere. Space debris, including lost tools, is a growing concern, with over 35,000 objects being tracked and cataloged in Earth's orbit.

via CNN|

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"Lost Tool Bag from ISS: Spot it in Orbit with Binoculars!"

During a spacewalk, two astronauts accidentally let go of a tool bag, which is now orbiting Earth as space junk. The bag has been cataloged and can potentially be seen with binoculars or a telescope. This is not the first tool bag lost in space, and experts believe it will eventually burn up upon reentry into the Earth's atmosphere. The incident highlights the growing issue of space debris, with an estimated 11,000 tons of objects currently orbiting the planet. Sky watchers can track the International Space Station's trajectory and look for the tool bag a few minutes ahead of the station.

via USA TODAY|

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Lost Tool Bag Becomes Orbiting Satellite After Astronauts' Spacewalk Mishap

A tool bag that accidentally floated away from two NASA astronauts during a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on November 1 is now orbiting Earth just ahead of the ISS. While not visible to the naked eye, the tool bag is "surprisingly bright" and can be spotted with binoculars. Stargazers can use the Spot the Station app to track the ISS's location and scan the sky ahead of its trajectory to spot the moving light of the tool bag. It is expected to remain in orbit for several months before disintegrating in Earth's atmosphere.

via MLive.com|

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NASA Astronauts' Tool Bag Mishap Leads to Innovative Research and All-Female Spacewalk

NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O'Hara accidentally lost a tool bag during a spacewalk outside the International Space Station. The bag, which was not needed for the remainder of the spacewalk, was spotted harmlessly floating away. While this incident is not expected to pose a threat to the astronauts or the space station, it highlights the ongoing concern of space debris and the potential risks it poses to future space travelers.

via Futurism|

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