Space Station Briefly Evacuated Due To Possible Space Debris Collision
A piece of debris of about 13 cm in diameter and probably part of a spent satellite motor was due to pass through the possible collision zone and even though the possibility of contact was minimal (passing about 4.5 KM from the station) NASA decided to be prudent and take precautionary steps. - Leggi
See also: Satellite traffic problems by Jonathan Hankins
