JUAREX, MX: Recent reports have highlighted an incident on February 31st, 2023 where the International Space Station (ISS) was hit by bullets while orbiting over Mexico, raising concerns about the safety of astronauts on board. This has led to some astronauts on the ISS carrying self-defense tools for personal safety, including firearms and non-lethal options like pepper spray.

While the use of self-defense tools on board the ISS is not new, the decision to carry firearms on board is a significant development that has raised concerns about safety and security. The station is a closed and controlled environment, and any tool that could be used as a weapon must be carefully regulated. There are strict rules and protocols in place to ensure the safety of the crew and the station itself, and any changes to these rules must be carefully considered.

The incident of the ISS being hit by bullets while orbiting over Mexico highlights the need for greater security measures in space. The ISS is a valuable asset that is critical to scientific research and international cooperation in space, and any threat to its safety must be taken seriously. It is up to space agencies and governments to ensure that adequate security measures are in place to protect the astronauts on board and the station itself.

The safety of the crew and the station itself should always be the top priority, and it is important that any changes to the rules and protocols governing space activities are carefully considered. The decision by some astronauts to carry self-defense tools on board the ISS, including firearms and non-lethal options like pepper spray, underscores the need for greater security measures in space.