Orbit flight will increase by 2 km

Tonight was increased ISS orbit nearly 2 kilometers. This was announced by the Mission Control Center.

the orbit of the ISS

Adjustments orbit   will begin today. To accomplish this, certain engines will run that part of the orbit where they are often turned off. Such an action would give   ISS   additional momentum and increase the orbit of up to 2 km.

  This decision was the need to have to undergo normal Docking to Space Station spacecraft "Progress M-22M", which is February 5 off from Baikonur.

After disconnecting from the space station on board the ship will be a scientific experiment, called "elbow".

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