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Micrometeoroid Hit ISS Cupola

On the right, an exterior view of the Cupola. On the left, a small white pock mark is all that's left of an MMOD impact on Window 2 (Credits: NASASpaceflight.com).

On June 10, ISS crew spotted a micrometeoroid impact on Cupola Window 2.  The window was immediately shuttered and damage appears to be minor.   The Cupola is a popular hang out for ISS crew, who enjoy taking photographs of Earth and space from its windows in their down time. Cupola is also used for enhanced visibility of visiting spacecraft and [...]

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