SpaceX Dragon gives International Space Station a kick up the orbit
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SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft successfully raised the International Space Station's orbit by about one mile using its Draco engines. This five-minute test demonstrated Dragon's ability to maintain the ISS's altitude, potentially reducing dependence on Russian Progress vehicles. The timing is notable as Russia's space program faces challenges. SpaceX plans longer burns in the fall, and this capability could eventually assist with the ISS's controlled deorbiting.
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