SpaceX Launch Results in Loss of Private Spacecraft.

Launcher lost its second spacecraft, Orbiter SN3, after it started spinning uncontrollably following its deployment on a SpaceX rideshare mission. The spacecraft was designed to carry small satellites into their proper orbit after launch but failed to charge its batteries due to its rapid spin. Unfortunately, Orbiter SN3 also carried the payloads of three other customers, causing its primary payload, an on-orbit docking demonstration by space startup Otter Pup, to start spinning as well. Launcher has identified the issue and is ready to make some changes to try again with SN5, which is slated to launch on a SpaceX rideshare mission in February 2024.