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ISS Knocked Out Of Position By A Russian Science Lab,

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Nasa insists there wasn't any immediate danger to the crew.

The International Space Station's been knocked out of position by a new Russian science lab.

The newly-arrived lab accidentally fired its thrusters, knocking the ISS off its orientation for around 45 minutes.

Communication between the station and ground controllers was also cut - twice - for a short time.

Nasa insists there wasn't any immediate danger to the crew.

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