32. Could we get lost in space? (A K2S Question)

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It is unlikely. The Station is always in orbit, and its attitude is fixed by system constraints. Current spacecraft have advanced navigation and tracking systems, along with a wide array of satellites available to constantly monitor their position and keep them on course. They have the ability to perform re-boosts and corrective burns to keep them on orbit and on course.

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